Veal Sweetbreads
-
In Stock
- Exclusively available at D’Artagnan
- Humanely raised in a stress-free environment
- Never caged or tethered
- 5 Freedoms compliant, a strict EU standard
- Raised to 6 months, a maximum of 450 pounds
- Milk-fed with a high-quality natural milk formula
- No antibiotics, no hormones, ever
- Never irradiated or injected with any substance
- Sold in an uncooked state
- Product of Netherlands
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
Sweetbreads must be soaked for several hours, and up to 24 hours, to remove any traces of blood. Cold water can be used, or more traditionally, milk or even buttermilk.
After they are soaked, place sweetbreads in a pot of water and bring to barely a boil. Simmer the sweetbreads briefly (about 5-10 minutes) to firm up the flesh, and then shock in ice water.
Remove any remaining tough membrane, gristle, fat, or veins; best done with your fingers and a small sharp knife. If not removed, these bits will interfere with the creamy texture of sweetbreads.
In classical cooking, the sweetbreads would then be pressed under a heavy weight for at least 2 hours. This can be done under a folded towel on a sheet pan, with another weighted sheet tray on top. The process firms the sweetbreads and presses them into a uniform thickness so they are easy to slice into medallions. This step is not necessary if you are not seeking perfection of appearance.
You can now grill, bread and sear or fry sweetbreads. They are often breaded in order to add crispiness to the creamy, soft texture. Sweetbreads cook quickly and take a nice sear while remaining tender inside. If braising sweetbreads, it is not necessary to poach them in preparation.
Serve with lemons and capers or some acidic sauce to balance the rich creaminess of the sweetbreads.
Arguably the most humane veal in the world, our imported veal complies with the "5 Freedoms" statutes of the E.U., a guarantee that far exceeds the humane standards for veal in other countries. These are the freedom to express normal behavior; freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury, and disease; freedom from fear and distress.
OTHERS ALSO PURCHASED
- D’Artagnan exclusive
- Unique heritage crossbreed
- Humanely farm-raised in New York State to D'Artagnan's exacting standards
- Pure vegetarian diet including corn and soy
- No antibiotics, no hormones - ever
- Cage-free
- Air-chilled; no added water
- Sold in an uncooked state
- 4 single breasts in package
- 7-8 ounces each, on average
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Whole poussin
- Humanely raised to 3 - 4 weeks
- All-vegetarian diet: corn and soy
- No antibiotics, no hormones
- 25% less fat than commercially-raised chicken
- Serves one adult or two children
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Cultivated mushrooms, organically grown
- Includes King Trumpet, White Beech, Hon-shimeji, Maitake (Hen-of-the-Woods)
- Maitake may be substituted depending on availability
- Allergen: contains mushrooms
- 1 lb package
- Product of USA
- For best taste, store in the refrigerator and use within 3-5 days of receipt
- Subscription Eligible
Most Added to Carts
- A D’Artagnan exclusive recipe
- 100% natural
- Free-range Moulard ducks
- No hormones, steroids or antibiotics
- Corn and soy feed
- No chemicals, additives or preservatives
- Fully cooked, just heat and serve
- Gluten-free
- Product of USA
- For best taste, use within 3-5 days of receipt and/or by the expiration date on the package
- Subscription Eligible
- Hybrid breed of Muscovy and Pekin ducks
- Pure vegetarian diet includes corn and/or soy
- No antibiotics, no hormones
- Aged seven days on the bone to intensify flavor
- Package contains one half magret duck breast
- Serves 2 as main course
- Sold in an uncooked state
- Product of New York and Canada
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Wild caught
- No additives, preservatives, or antibiotics
- Jumbo size, 16-20 units per lb
- Latin name: Litopenaeus setiferus
- Headless, shell-on, easy-to-peel
- Mild, sweet flavor
- 1 lb per bag, 2 bags total
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) to preserve peak freshness
- Product of U.S.A
- For best taste on frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Wild-caught crab
- Portunus pelagicus
- Colossal size
- Pasteurized, fully cooked and ready-to-eat
- Sweet, clean flavor, delicate texture
- 16 oz. tin
- Allergen: contains shellfish
- Perishable, keep refrigerated
- Product of Indonesia
- Subscription Eligible
- Humanely raised
- USDA-certified free-range organic chicken
- 100% non-GMO, organic feed of corn and soy
- No antibiotics or hormones
- No animal by-products
- No arsenicals
- Raised to 8 weeks
- Air-chilled for no retained water
- Farm-to-table audit trail
- Sold in an uncooked state
- Sold by weight, thighs vary in size
- 4 1lb packs
- Boneless and skinless
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Coturnix breed
- No antibiotics or hormones from birth
- Fed minimally processed non-GMO cereal grain
- Air-chilled for full, concentrated flavor
- Silky smooth and dry skin that cooks up crispy
- 4 whole semi-boneless quail per package
- Ships in an uncooked state and frozen
- Product of Europe
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Exceptionally tender, well-marbled style of pork
- Berkshire-breed pigs raised on pasture
- No antibiotics or hormones from birth
- No animal by-products in grain diet
- 2 pieces per package
- Ships in an uncooked state
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Certified humane by Humane Farm Animal Care
- Recognized by ASPCA and included in their “Shop With Your Heart” list for meaningful animal welfare standards
- Heritage-breed chicken
- Raised free-range
- Surplus vegetable and wholesome grain feed, including corn and soy
- No antibiotics or hormones
- No animal by-products
- Raised to 85 days – twice the time of average chicken
- Air-chilled for no retained water & maximum flavor
- Farm-to-table audit trail
- Sold in an uncooked state
- You may find a few dark pinfeathers
- 6 chickens in a bulk pack
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
- Made with Moulard duck breast
- No antibiotics, no hormones
- Hand-crafted using a traditional recipe
- Vegetarian diet of corn and soy
- Dry “uncured” - no nitrites or nitrates added
- Gluten-free
- Sold sliced
- Product of USA
- For best taste, use within 3-5 days of receipt and/or by the expiration date on the package
- Subscription Eligible
- True dry scallops – never treated
- Wild harvested, shucked, and individually quick frozen at sea
- Retains moisture when cooked for excellent texture and succulence
- Fresh sea flavor
- 2 1lb. packs - 10/20 pieces per lb.
- Product of USA
- For best taste on frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
