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Garlic pork sweetbreads
Gizzards are one of the most consumed parts of animals, especially poultry and pork. They usually prepare with sauce or garlic.
Many reputable restaurants use them for the preparation of their wonderful meals. And it is that they work so well that they give them a magnificent flavor, so much so that you won't even know what they are with the naked eye.
They are usually eaten at any time of the year, especially in the cold season, if they are made in tomato sauce. They are quite nutritious, so if you haven't tried them yet, I think it's time to give them a try.
Curiosities about gizzards
Gizzards are part of the viscera of animals. In recent years their consumption has not been very frequent, however, they continue to be the order of the day.
Depending on the animal, the viscera may have a different location. However, they can be found at any butcher shop.
The biggest consumers of sweetbreads are the restaurants, who fight to keep alive the tradition of eating this part of the animals.
You can get different types of sweetbreads, there are veal, poultry, pork, chicken and lamb. In general, they retain a fairly similar appearance, that is, with a viscous texture, a pinkish color and an irregular shape.
They may not look as attractive said in this way, but because they are so particular, they are usually parts that take on the flavor of the seasoning you give them. So go ahead and prepare the following recipe so that you can generate your own opinion.
Ingredients
With this amount of ingredients you can make 1 plate of gizzards.
Flour.
250 grams of sweetbreads.
Salt.
3 garlic cloves.
Pepper.
Oil.
Chopped parsley.
Preparation of the gizzards with garlic
1. To start, we must clean the gizzards and separate them from the pieces of fat.
How to clean the gizzards?
To do this, you must place the gizzards in a container with a little vinegar.
Change the water every 40 minutes about 3 times or until there are no traces of blood.
Take the opportunity to remove as much fat as you can.
2. Then, chop into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
If you have the necessary time, wait about 60 minutes for the meat to marinate. If you don't have time, just put the meat a little salty.
3. Place the flour on a plate and dredge the gizzards in the flour, making sure they are well covered but not too much.
4. In a frying pan, brown the garlic and parsley with a little oil.
5. Add the gizzards to the pan and wait a couple of minutes for them to brown a bit. Do not let the garlic burn so as not to change the flavor of the preparation.
If you consider necessary at this point you can add more salt and pepper.
6. Then, wait for them to brown, place them on a plate and sprinkle a little parsley. And that's it! A delicious dish of pork sweetbreads.
Companions
In this case it is usually accompanied by a side dish of rice.
You can also add an egg, either boiled or scrambled.
There are those who choose to eat with parboiled or mashed potatoes.
This recipe is extremely simple to prepare, and I assure you that it tastes great. If you don't eat them often you may not be used to their texture, but that's the least of it when you give them a great flavor.
In addition, both for children and adults, they are a great source of nutrients. What you should consider is to buy a good quantity, since it comes in very small parts.
As an additional fact, let me tell you that the heart is the most delicious for children. Especially for the little ones who do not yet have a highly developed palate.
Go ahead and regularly prepare a plate of pork sweetbreads with garlic, or try other types of viscera that are better suited to your palate.
