Calves Brains (Served Like Sweetbreads)
From The New century cook book, 1899
Serves 2
Considered a delicate dish.
Presented as published in 1899. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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This recipe was extracted from The New century cook book (1899), page 33. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
alves Brains — (Served Like Sweetbreads). Take two or three sets of calves brains; boil them a few minutes to set them; then take off outside skin, but don't break them. Dip in beaten egg, then in cracker crumbs, and fry a nice brown in lard and butter. Turn frequently so that they will be done through and not burn, Serve with tomato sauce 66 New Century Cook Book. poured over as sent to table, or lay in center of platter and pour stewed green peas around. They make as pretty a dish as sweetbreads and to most people more delicate. Mrs. G. M. D. Hash and Eggs. Chop up meat for hash, add chopped potatoes, and just a little flour to hold it together; moisten flour with a little water; salt and pepper
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