Did You Know Thymus = Sweetbreads?

thymus-glandNot only are sweetbreads disappointingly NOT sweet and NOT bread, but it turns out they are made from the thymus and/or pancreas of either lambs or piglets. Egh. I always knew sweetbreads were made from a bunch of guts and never knew exactly which organs were lucky enough to make the grade. I'll take a pass.

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2 comments


  • BikerPuppy

    Wow, thanks so much for ruining dinner with my English friends … forever!


  • iheartguts

    and i know you were enjoying bangers and mash so much.


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