First recorded in 1865–70; so called from its size, color, and shape
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Calf's or bullock's heart are both dressed in the same way.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
Under this heading I will include all the Anonas, such as the sour sop, sweet sop, bullock's heart, and cherimoya.
From Fruits of Queensland by Benson, Albert H.
A bullock’s heart was also a favourite with us, provided always that Old Beans made the gravy and stuffing.
From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.
Take a bullock's heart and boil it, or two pounds of the lean of fresh beef.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza
Another was a plank to which a bullock's heart had been fastened, surrounded by the words: 'Heart of Louis XVI.'
From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
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