The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
February 5th : STEWED KIDNEYS
Carefully remove the skin and vessels from the kidneys, and cut the meat into small portions; put it into a stewpan with a bunch of mixed sweet herbs, and an onion tied up in a muslin bag. As soon as the meat is well browned, cover it with boiling water, and let it simmer for three hours.
Just before serving, take away the bag, and sprinkle a table-spoonful of mixed sweet herbs, in powder, over the meat.