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
- Wash sweetbreads and soak in cold water for 20 minutes
- Drain and add the 3 cups water, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of the salt
- Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender
- Let cool in liquid for 20 minutes
- Drain; remove membranes and dice sweetbreads; set aside
- Melt butter in non-stick skillet
- Add onion and saute for 5 minutes
- Add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes longer
- Sprinkle on remaining salt and thyme
- Add sweetbreads and sherry
- Cover and simmer until thoroughly heated
- Serve immediately
