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brokestudenthu Aug 21, 2012 06:25 AM

Beef Heart in Nova

I live in south arlington, i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get my hands on some beef heart. Would your average Halaal Butcher have it?
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  1. fldhkybnva Nov 30, 2012 04:24 AM

    I always see it at my local H Mart here in Maryland so I imagine a similar VA Asian market would have it. I have also recently seen lamb heart at Whole Foods if you're looking for that as well :)
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       takadi Nov 27, 2012 05:30 PM

      Since all the good places were mentioned already, if you want to go an unconventional and kinda expensive route, polyface always seems to have beef heart in stock.
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         Soup Aug 23, 2012 11:14 AM

        I see them (both pork and beef) at H mart and Lotte. I however don't know how to carve it up or prepare? How do people prepare heart?
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           drewpbalzac Aug 23, 2012 11:40 AM

          I like to prep heart by softening them up with a bottle of wine, some strawberries w/ sour cream and brown sugar, candle light, and a Sade CD . . . .
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             flavrmeistr Nov 29, 2012 07:14 AM

            Alas, he passed away a few years back. Last time I saw him in this area was during the Reagan administration.
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            monkeyrotica Nov 29, 2012 08:59 AM

            Most recipes call for you to peel the membrane and cut the tendons separating the chambers. My mom used to cook it for hours and serve it in a soup. I cut mine in thin strips and marinade in soy/ginger/mirin/sake/rice vinegar, and grill over charcoals. There's a Peruvian chicken place near me that serves them in a similar fashion. The method works well with gizzards also.

            http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2009/04/01/anticuchos-beef-heart-skewers/

            http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/20...
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               KeithW Nov 29, 2012 08:17 PM

              What's the Peruvian chicken place that serves beef heart? I think the OP was asking about a butcher but now I'm curious.
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                monkeyrotica Nov 30, 2012 04:18 AM

                It's Su Pollo off Route 1. I haven't tried the antichucos, but the chicken is solid. They roast over charcoal.

                http://www.supollorestaurant.com/menu-1.php

                http://www.yelp.com/biz/su-pollo-rest...
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             PollyG Aug 21, 2012 08:25 PM

            Grand Marts tend to have it too.
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            1. monkeyrotica Aug 21, 2012 09:02 AM

              I've seen beef hear at Shoppers Food Warehouse.
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              1. agarnett100 Aug 21, 2012 06:59 AM

                Try Glebe Market or any other small Latino grocery store with a butcher
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