Some people erroneously refer to this as meaning offal: the edible internal organs, such as kidneys, liver, heart, feet, etc of beasts (not, of course, birds). This is more properly referred to as 'abats'. Abattis or abatis (an arcane spelling) actuallys refers to giblets of fowl and feathered game.
An outdated and tortologous expression for the giblets of game birds, the cheaper edible internal organs, including the gizzard, a muscular organ which acts as second stomach, heart and neck. Abatis do not include the liver, crest and kidneys, which are used in haute cuisine. Abatis alone means the giblets of a bird, but this does define it as being of game birds rather than domesticated poultry.
An outdated name for goose giblets, the cheaper edible internal organs, including the gizzard, a muscular organ which acts as second stomach, heart and neck. Abatis do not include the liver, crest and kidneys, which are used in haute cuisine.
An outdated name for chicken giblets, the cheaper edible internal organs, including the gizzard, a muscular organ which acts as second stomach, heart and neck. Abatis do not include the liver, crest and kidneys, which are used in haute cuisine.
"Spring giblets." An outdated name for giblets cooked in red wine with herbs, drained and added to diced bacon, onions, mushrooms and liver and served with a garnish of spring vegetables.
Offal (US: organ meats): the edible internal organs, such as kidneys, liver, heart, feet, etc. It occasionally describes the giblets of poultry or game fowl, including the gizzard, a muscular organ which acts as second stomach, liver, heart and neck.
A term describing certain of the offal or edible internal organs of beasts (not, of course, birds). This includes the bone marrow, the sweetbreads and testicles, brain, head feet, etc.
