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Episode 186: Exploring Organ Meats with Dr. Jonathan Reisman
Manage episode 418354144 series 2825010
Summary:
In this episode, Justin and Adam chat with Dr. Jonathan Reisman about hunting, cooking, and eating offal and organ meats. They discuss the incorporation of organ meat into diets and highlight the nutritional value of organs and the unique nutrients they provide. Dr. Reisman shares his journey into butchering and cooking organs, his passion for hunting, and how hunting has allowed him to explore various organ meats. They also address the myth that organs are dangerous to eat and advocate for the reintroduction of lung consumption, which is currently illegal in the US. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the source of our food and exploring traditional food consumption. They discuss different organs' unique textures and flavors, such as lungs, kidneys, and sweetbreads. They also touch on the importance of proper handling and care of organs to ensure optimal taste and safety. They discuss the need for better anatomical diagrams, education around organ meats, and the growing interest in nose-to-tail eating. Dr. Reisman also mentions his Anatomy Eats dinners, where he combines his knowledge of anatomy with culinary experiences.
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Guest:
Jonathan Reisman, M.D., is a physician, author, and adventurer. His interests include anatomy, food, travel, nature, wilderness, and prehistoric crafts. He has practiced medicine in some of the world's most remote places, including Antarctica, Arctic Alaska, the Russian Arctic, the Himalayas of Nepal, rural Appalachia, the urban slums of Kolkata, India, and on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He is the co-creator of the anatomy-based dinner series Anatomy Eats, which explores human anatomy through cuisines worldwide using offal, internal organs, and other unusual body parts.
Visit Dr. Reisman's website
Visit Anatomy Eats Instagram
Takeaways:
Organ meat, such as liver and heart, is packed with nutrients and can be a healthy addition to one's diet.
Social media platforms like Instagram are great resources for finding creative and innovative ways to incorporate organ meat into meals.
There is a misconception that organ meat is dangerous to eat, but as long as it is not toxic, it can be consumed safely.
The sale and consumption of lungs are currently illegal in the US, but efforts are being made to overturn this rule.
Reconnecting with the source of our food and exploring traditional food consumption can lead to a greater appreciation for organ meat. Organ meats have unique textures and flavors that can be enjoyed properly.
Proper handling and care of organs is essential for taste and safety.
Hunting provides access to a wide variety of organ meats.
There is a need for better anatomical diagrams and education about organ meats.
Nose-to-tail eating is gaining popularity as people explore different parts of the animal.
Anatomy Eats dinners combine anatomy education with culinary experiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Organ Meat
19:31 Exploring the Nutritional Value of Organ Meat
25:04 Tips for Incorporating Organ Meat into the Diet
29:37 Misconceptions about Organ Meat
35:40 Advocating for the Reintroduction of Lung Consumption
36:14 Reconnecting with the Source of Our Food
36:24 Exploring the Unique Textures and Flavors of Organ Meats
44:09 The Importance of Proper Handling and Care of Organs
52:13 Hunting as a Gateway to Trying Different Organ Meats
59:28 The Need for Better Anatomical Diagrams and Education
01:05:02 The Rise of Nose-to-Tail Eating
01:05:44 Anatomy Eats: Combining Anatomy Education with Culinary Experiences
Keywords:
organ meat, nutrition, misconceptions, lung consumption, traditional food, organ meats, textures, flavors, handling, care, hunting, anatomical diagrams, nose-to-tail eating, Anatomy Eats
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198 episodes
Manage episode 418354144 series 2825010
Summary:
In this episode, Justin and Adam chat with Dr. Jonathan Reisman about hunting, cooking, and eating offal and organ meats. They discuss the incorporation of organ meat into diets and highlight the nutritional value of organs and the unique nutrients they provide. Dr. Reisman shares his journey into butchering and cooking organs, his passion for hunting, and how hunting has allowed him to explore various organ meats. They also address the myth that organs are dangerous to eat and advocate for the reintroduction of lung consumption, which is currently illegal in the US. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the source of our food and exploring traditional food consumption. They discuss different organs' unique textures and flavors, such as lungs, kidneys, and sweetbreads. They also touch on the importance of proper handling and care of organs to ensure optimal taste and safety. They discuss the need for better anatomical diagrams, education around organ meats, and the growing interest in nose-to-tail eating. Dr. Reisman also mentions his Anatomy Eats dinners, where he combines his knowledge of anatomy with culinary experiences.
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-
Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices
Guest:
Jonathan Reisman, M.D., is a physician, author, and adventurer. His interests include anatomy, food, travel, nature, wilderness, and prehistoric crafts. He has practiced medicine in some of the world's most remote places, including Antarctica, Arctic Alaska, the Russian Arctic, the Himalayas of Nepal, rural Appalachia, the urban slums of Kolkata, India, and on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He is the co-creator of the anatomy-based dinner series Anatomy Eats, which explores human anatomy through cuisines worldwide using offal, internal organs, and other unusual body parts.
Visit Dr. Reisman's website
Visit Anatomy Eats Instagram
Takeaways:
Organ meat, such as liver and heart, is packed with nutrients and can be a healthy addition to one's diet.
Social media platforms like Instagram are great resources for finding creative and innovative ways to incorporate organ meat into meals.
There is a misconception that organ meat is dangerous to eat, but as long as it is not toxic, it can be consumed safely.
The sale and consumption of lungs are currently illegal in the US, but efforts are being made to overturn this rule.
Reconnecting with the source of our food and exploring traditional food consumption can lead to a greater appreciation for organ meat. Organ meats have unique textures and flavors that can be enjoyed properly.
Proper handling and care of organs is essential for taste and safety.
Hunting provides access to a wide variety of organ meats.
There is a need for better anatomical diagrams and education about organ meats.
Nose-to-tail eating is gaining popularity as people explore different parts of the animal.
Anatomy Eats dinners combine anatomy education with culinary experiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Organ Meat
19:31 Exploring the Nutritional Value of Organ Meat
25:04 Tips for Incorporating Organ Meat into the Diet
29:37 Misconceptions about Organ Meat
35:40 Advocating for the Reintroduction of Lung Consumption
36:14 Reconnecting with the Source of Our Food
36:24 Exploring the Unique Textures and Flavors of Organ Meats
44:09 The Importance of Proper Handling and Care of Organs
52:13 Hunting as a Gateway to Trying Different Organ Meats
59:28 The Need for Better Anatomical Diagrams and Education
01:05:02 The Rise of Nose-to-Tail Eating
01:05:44 Anatomy Eats: Combining Anatomy Education with Culinary Experiences
Keywords:
organ meat, nutrition, misconceptions, lung consumption, traditional food, organ meats, textures, flavors, handling, care, hunting, anatomical diagrams, nose-to-tail eating, Anatomy Eats
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