Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads
Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads feature a golden, crackly exterior that gives way to a tender, delicate center with a mild, rich flavor. Light seasoning and a dusting of flour keep the taste clean and focused, making it perfect as an appetizer or a special dinner treat. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce for contrast.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Pull the sweetbreads into 1-inch pieces. As you work, remove any stringy ligaments holding them together and rinse with water.
- 3
Let them drain in a colander set in the sink.
- 4
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Put the flour in a bowl. Press the slightly wet sweetbreads into the flour to coat.
- 6
Fry the coated sweetbreads in the hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
- 7
Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 792.0 kcal High
- Protein 24.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 71.64 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.43 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 90.72 mg High
- Sodium 62.39 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.51 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate
- Potassium 0.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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