---TO BRAISE---
1 lg Fresh, Beef Heart
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 ts Salt
1 ts Pepper
1/2 c  Water

-TO COOK IN LIQUID –
1 lg Fresh, Beef Heart
1 ts Salt, per quart of water
Water, sufficient to cover
-heart in kettle

TO BRAISE: Cook whole heart on all sides after first rubbing with oil,
salt and pepper, until just brown. Add 1/2 cup water. Heat to boiling;
reduce heat immediately. Cover and simmer on top of range, or in 300 degree
oven until tender, about 3 to 4 hours. TO COOK IN LIQUID: Cover heart with
water; add salt to water and heat to boiling; skim surface and reduce heat
to simmer. Cover and simmer until tender about 3 to 4 hours. Serve with
small bowls of cider vinegar or horseradish for dipping.