To precook brains and sweetbreads
Source of Recipe
Old cookbook
List of Ingredients
sweetbreads: They can be either the Thymus gland or the Pancreas.Recipe
Place brains or sweetbreads in cold water for 1/2 an hour. Then remove membranes. Simmer for 15 minutes in water to which 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar has been added for each quart of water. Drain and drop into cold water. Use as desired.