Slow-cooker gizzards and pap

Prep time
10min
Cook time
4h
Serves
4

Chicken gizzards are packed with protein and other nutrients and full of flavour.

Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh oregano
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) chicken spice
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml)  barbecue spice
  • 1 bag chicken gizzards
  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 500g spinach
  • pap to serve
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh parsley to garnish
  • salt and pepper

Method:

 
  • Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic, onion, tomato paste, bay leaf, herbs, and spices—Sauté for a few minutes, until the onions have softened and become translucent.
  • Put the onion mixture and gizzards into the slow cooker. Add the chicken stock and tomatoes.
  • If necessary, add enough water to just cover the gizzards.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • After 3½ hours, add the spinach along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with pap and garnish with fresh parsley.