Chicken Gizzards With Onion

Photo: flickr user pelican

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken gizzards, cut into 4 pieces each

1 1/2 ounces corn or olive oil

2 med. yellow onions, cut into pieces

Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon basil powder or 1 basil leaf

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper

5 ounces burgundy wine

6 ounces water

4 fresh tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Use 1 1/2 quart pot or larger. Place in gizzards and add enough water to cover them. Boil for 20 minutes, covered. Drain all water. In a skillet place cooked gizzards, oil, onions, salt, basil, black pepper, hot pepper, 3 ounces wine and 3 ounces of water. Cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, remaining wine and water. Cook for 20 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Remove and serve. Makes 4 servings.

NOTE: To remove skin from tomatoes drop tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then place them in cold water for couple minutes, then skin can be removed.