……….have nothing in common.

But we made them the same day.

In the picture above, the Sweetbreads are sitting together with the brain, while the Sweet bread is rolling under Lisa’s hands.

This is Sweetbreads, veal glands, part of what is defined “the fifth quarter“. They must be treated before cooking, soaking them in water and vinegar and then blanching to eliminate the thin membrane. It is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, included Italy.

This is the Sweet Bread, suitable to accompany liver patè.

This is the terrine we made with the Sweetbreads.

Organs are a little scary… but it is more respectful to use all the parts of the animal, if we are omnivore. 

Have a look at these other posts:

http://gigliocooking.blogspot.com/2018/06/before-and-after.html

http://gigliocooking.blogspot.com/2017/02/o-pere-e-o-musso.html

http://gigliocooking.blogspot.com/2017/10/awful-offals.html