They are not sweet, and they are not breads, but they’re one of the most delicious parts of the animal. [“Sweetbread is a culinary name for the thymus or pancreas, typically from calf or lamb.”]*. By some sort of miracle, you can now get them at the the Food King on Montana and Copia.
A few quick tips on how to cook them:
- Do not, I repeat, do not be discouraged by the smell. Yes, clean them outside if you have to.
- Rinse them in cold running water until the water runs clear. It takes a while. It really helps to massage the “mollejas” with your hands. Some people soak them in milk for 24 hours.
- Grill them over a very low fire. They’ll take about an hour to get nice and crispy, but they’re worth the wait.
- If you’re a purist, all you need is salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Here are three videos:
First: Pierre Koffmann shows us the classic French style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs-fyPUH03E
Second: From Argentina.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-jMb8GaGk&t=2s
And third: A video from our own fellow Texan, Arnie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MckmYNt7v0
Get them while they’re hot!
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetbread
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