American Medium Mrs. F.L. Gillette

Sweetbreads

Original Recipe

There are two in a calf, which are considered delicacies. Select the largest. The color should be clear and a shade darker than the fat. Before cooking in any manner let them lie for half an hour in tepid water; then throw into hot water to whiten and harden, after which draw off the outer casing, remove the little pipes, and cut into thin slices. They should always be thoroughly cooked.

Ingredients

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  • 2 in a calf
  • 1 shade darker than the fat
  • 10 and harden

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Instructions

  1. 1

    There are two in a calf, which are considered delicacies.

  2. 2

    Select the largest.

  3. 3

    The color should be clear and a shade darker than the fat.

  4. 4

    Before cooking in any manner let them lie for half an hour in tepid water; then throw into hot water to whiten and harden, after which draw off the outer casing, remove the little pipes, and cut into thin slices.

  5. 5

    They should always be thoroughly cooked.

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