How to Prepare and Cook

Sweetbreads must be prepared as soon as possible after purchase. The first step is to soak them in salted cold water—about 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt per cup / 250 ml of water—for 4 to 6 hours, changing several times, to remove any blood. Sweetbreads can be braised or even grilled without any advance preparation, but for most recipes they must be poached first.