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

sadoon khan Barakzai
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I love this recipe! The sweetbreads are always tender and juicy, and the Madeira sauce is the perfect accompaniment.


RUPAK CHAKMA
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The sweetbreads are elegant and the Madeira sauce is luxurious.


Balakrishnan
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I've never cooked sweetbreads before, but this recipe made it easy. The sweetbreads were delicious and the Madeira sauce was perfect.


Wyatt Smith
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The sweetbreads are incredibly tender and the Madeira sauce is rich and flavorful.


Tariro Kavu
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I'm not a huge fan of sweetbreads, but this recipe has changed my mind. The sweetbreads are cooked perfectly and the Madeira sauce is delicious.


Laila rubab
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The sweetbreads are tender and juicy, and the Madeira sauce is rich and flavorful.


Khalilullah Ahmadzai
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sweetbreads are always cooked perfectly and the Madeira sauce is delicious.


Hsbubb Ljfan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The sweetbreads are elegant and the Madeira sauce is luxurious.


Atif Hussnain
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I love this recipe! The sweetbreads are always tender and juicy, and the Madeira sauce is the perfect accompaniment.


Paul Moss
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The sweetbreads were cooked perfectly and the Madeira sauce was rich and flavorful. This dish is definitely a keeper.


Hein de Wit
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the sweetbreads and the Madeira sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Peace
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This was my first time cooking sweetbreads and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out beautifully.


iram shahzadi
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I'm not usually a fan of sweetbreads, but this recipe changed my mind. The Madeira sauce was the perfect complement to the sweetbreads and the whole dish was simply delicious.


Eunice Kyalo
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This dish was absolutely divine! The sweetbreads were cooked to perfection and the Madeira sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.