Recipes Everyday Cooking Sweetbreads 4.6 (23) 16 Reviews 4 Photos Sweetbread meat is from the gland of cattle, and this is how my husband and I prepare them. We like to cook them in tiny pieces. The taste reminds me of chicken hearts — only better. One pound of sweetbreads makes plenty for 2 using this recipe. Submitted by Norma Updated on June 26, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 4 4 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound beef sweetbreads 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed ½ cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Tear sweetbreads apart into 1-inch pieces. Discard any stringy ligaments holding them together, rinsing with water as you go. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain in a colander set in the sink. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place flour into a bowl. Press slightly wet sweetbreads into flour to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fry coated sweetbreads in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 373 Calories 29g Fat 12g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 373 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 253mg 84% Sodium 109mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 15g 31% Vitamin C 39mg 43% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 425mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved