Beef Kidney
$7.00
BEEF · per lb
About Beef Kidney
Beef Kidney is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · per lb
Beef kidney has a distinctive, mineral-forward flavor and benefits from a brief soak in milk or a light brine before cooking to soften that intensity. Trim away the white core and connective membrane first. It is the traditional filling for steak-and-kidney pie, usually paired with a well-marbled braising cut for balance.
Beef kidney is usually sold in smaller portions since a little goes a long way in flavor. Pair it with sautéed onions, mustard and a splash of stock or wine for a simple pan sauce alongside the classic pie preparation.
Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.
Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.
Good to know
Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.
Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.
Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Beef Kidney? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.