SWEETBREADS WITH MADEIRA SAUCE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lobes fresh sweetbreads, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 peppercorns
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3/4 pound whole mushrooms, rinsed, drained and quartered
1/3 cup Madeira wine
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Place the sweetbreads in a saucepan and add cold water to cover. Add salt, bay leaf,parsley,thyme and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Slice each lobe on the bias into four pieces of equal thickness. Sprinkle the slices on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the slices in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add the sweetbread slices and cook 5 minutes on one side or until golden brown and slightly crisp. Turn the slices and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a heated platter.
  • Pour off any fat remaining in the skillet and add 1 tablespoon butter. Add the shallots and mushrooms and stir. Cook until the mushrooms are wilted.
  • Sprinkle the mushroom mixture with the Madeira and stir. Add the broth and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Add the sweetbread slices in one layer. Cover closely and cook 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the sweetbread slices to a warm platter. Swirl the remaining tablespoon of butter into the sauce and pour it over the sweetbreads. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 675, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 894 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Limon Khan
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I'm not a fan of Madeira sauce.


Upward Excel
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I'm not sure if I would like the taste of sweetbreads.


David Berrio
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This recipe seems like it would be really expensive to make.


Yolanda Veal
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I'm not sure if I can find sweetbreads at my local grocery store.


Ruthercepcion
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I'm a bit worried about the amount of butter in this recipe.


Reginah Nkosi
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I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try sweetbreads, but this recipe sounds delicious.


world knowledge news
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Kassidy Harper
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I've never had sweetbreads before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Jahaziel Fournillier
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a bit more salt.


Charmain Daniels
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I'm not a huge fan of sweetbreads, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised!


Sayyar khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Kaleb montgomery
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


kennadi Kennadi
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The Madeira sauce is the star of this dish. It's so rich and flavorful.


md arif arif
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I was hesitant to try sweetbreads, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe is amazing.


Mdw sopon
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This is the best sweetbreads recipe I've ever tried! The Madeira sauce is divine, and the sweetbreads are cooked perfectly.