BEEF SPLEEN

This Beef Spleen is a traditional organ meat used in a range of cultural and functional cooking applications. It has a soft structure, high blood content, and a pronounced mineral profile. Compared to heart or liver, spleen is more delicate and cooks quickly, requiring careful handling to avoid breakdown or overcooking.

Beef spleen is most commonly used in ground preparations, soups, or finely chopped dishes rather than as a standalone cut.

Cut and Composition

• Soft, porous organ with high iron content

• Very low fat

• Fine internal structure that breaks down easily when cooked

• Stronger mineral character than muscle meats

Nutritional and Health Characteristics

Beef spleen is valued for its nutrient density:

• Extremely rich in iron, particularly heme iron

• Contains vitamin B12 and other B vitamins supporting red blood cell production

• High in trace minerals involved in oxygen transport and metabolic function

• Provides concentrated nutrients in small serving sizes

Due to its intensity, spleen is typically consumed in modest amounts or blended with other meats.

How Beef Spleen Is Commonly Used

Because of its texture, spleen is best handled with intention:

• Finely chopped or ground into meat mixtures

• Simmered gently in soups or broths

• Used in traditional dishes where it is combined with aromatics and starches

• Included in pet diets as a supplemental organ meat

Quick cooking is preferred. Extended high heat can cause the tissue to disintegrate.

Flavor and Texture Expectations

• Strong mineral and iron-forward flavor

• Very soft texture when cooked

• More assertive than liver or kidney

This is a functional organ, not a mild introduction to offal.

Storage and Handling

• Keep refrigerated or frozen until use

• Thaw under refrigeration if frozen

• Use promptly after thawing

• Cook thoroughly before consumption

Who This Product Is For

• Customers preparing traditional or heritage recipes

• Buyers seeking iron-rich organ meats

• Whole-animal or nose-to-tail cooks

• Pet owners incorporating diverse organ meats into raw or cooked diets