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Larded sweetbreads (roasted) archival citation card

Dinner

Larded sweetbreads (roasted)

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DinnerStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves4
Total20 min
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  • With a sharp skewer make holes in them and run through these openings narrow strips of salt pork.
  • Let the bits of pork project half an inch on each side.
  • Lay the sweetbreads in a covered roaster, pour about them a pint of cleared and seasoned soup stock, cover closely and cook for an hour, then transfer to a hot dish.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Blanch the sweetbreads. With a sharp skewer make holes in them and run through these openings narrow strips of salt pork. Let the bits of pork project half an inch on each side. Lay the sweetbreads in a covered roaster, pour about them a pint of cleared and seasoned soup stock, cover closely and cook for an hour, then transfer to a hot dish. Thicken the gravy in the pan, season and pour it about the sweetbreads.

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