Creamed Sweetbreads In Tart Shells Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 12-14 large tart shells or 24-28 small tart shells
 1 lb veal sweetbreads
 Cold water
 Boiling water
 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Mushrooms2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Onions1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 White wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Ground pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 1 cup medium cream
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, finely chopped

Directions

Soak the sweetbreads in cold water to cover, 4 hours.
Drain.
Simmer till firm in boiling water to cover and vinegar, about 7 minutes.
Drain.
Cool in cold running water.
Slice into 1/2" cubes, removing any sinews.
Melt the 1/4 cup butter, add the sweetbreads, and saute 12 minutes.
Remove and reserve.
Melt the 2 tbsp butter in the same pan.
Add the mushrooms and onions.
Cook over medium heat 4 minutes, shaking the saucepan frequently.
Add the flour, stirring to coat the vegetables.
Cook 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the wine.
Cook till the mixture thickens evenly, about 3-4 minutes, then add the salt, pepper, and cream and cook about 4 minutes more.
Add the sweetbreads.
Taste, add more salt if desired.
Heat through and spoon into hot tart shells.
Sprinkle with parsley.
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