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Sweetbreads and Mushrooms

Organ meat is rich in protein and flavor. Ideal as an appetizer or a light dinner

130 calories per serving

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sweetbreads

  • 3 c. water

  • 1 TBS vinegar

  • 2 tsp. salt (seasoned)

  • 1 1/2 TBS butter

  • 2/3 c. chopped green onion

  • 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1/8 tsp. thyme

  • 1/2 c. sherry

Instructions

  1. Wash sweetbreads and soak in cold water for 20 minutes

  2. Drain and add the 3 cups water, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of the salt

  3. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender

  4. Let cool in liquid for 20 minutes

  5. Drain; remove membranes and dice sweetbreads; set aside

  6. Melt butter in non-stick skillet

  7. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes

  8. Add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes longer

  9. Sprinkle on remaining salt and thyme

  10. Add sweetbreads and sherry

  11. Cover and simmer until thoroughly heated

  12. Serve immediately



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