Recipes Everyday Cooking Sweetbreads 4.6 (23) 16 Reviews 4 Photos Sweetbread meat is from the gland of cattle, and this is how my husband and I prepare them. We like to cook them in tiny pieces. The taste reminds me of chicken hearts — only better. One pound of sweetbreads makes plenty for 2 using this recipe. Submitted by Norma Updated on June 26, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound beef sweetbreads 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed ½ cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Tear sweetbreads apart into 1-inch pieces. Discard any stringy ligaments holding them together, rinsing with water as you go. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain in a colander set in the sink. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place flour into a bowl. Press slightly wet sweetbreads into flour to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fry coated sweetbreads in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 27 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 373 Calories 29g Fat 12g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 373 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 253mg 84% Sodium 109mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 15g 31% Vitamin C 39mg 43% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 425mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.