Bronzed Beef Mollejas a la Parrilla

Today, I bring you a recipe from the renowned culinary enthusiast Porque Gordos, who has shared their passion for the much-debated beef sweetbread, an ingredient with distinct lovers and critics. In this demonstration, Porque Gordos showcases a grilling technique that expands the flavors of this unique offal, resulting in a dish that beef sweetbread aficionados will undoubtedly cherish.

Ingredients:

- 1 kg beef sweetbreads

- 2 lemons, juiced

- Enough milk to submerge 1/2 kg of sweetbreads

- Salt to taste

- Freshly ground black pepper to taste

- A pinch of cumin

- A pinch of paprika

- Additional lemon juice

- A few lemons, halved, for grilling

- Avocado salsa verde (optional)

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Prep Time: 2 hours or overnight marination

Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Total Time: Depending on marination, up to 1.5 hours plus marinating time

Equipment: Grill, bowl for marinating, tongs

Servings: 4-6

Instructions:

1. Begin by giving your beef sweetbreads a purifying bath to remove any impurities.

2. For the marinade, divide the sweetbreads into two portions of 500 grams each.

3. Place the first 500 grams of sweetbreads in a bowl and submerge them in milk mixed with the juice from two lemons. The milk and lemon juice combination should be enough to fully cover the sweetbreads. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight, according to expert preference.

4. For the second part, season the remaining 500 grams of sweetbreads with salt, freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of cumin, and paprika to taste, along with sufficient lemon juice to cover them well. This step can be done 30 minutes before grilling.

5. Once marinated, begin grilling. Place the milk-soaked sweetbreads to one side of the grill, not too close nor too far from the embers, and season them with salt and pepper, as they originally lack flavor.

6. Grill the second batch of seasoned sweetbreads at the same height but on the other side of the grill.

7. After approximately 20-30 minutes, flip the sweetbreads to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.

8. During this time, place halved lemons on the grill to soften, which will later be used to season the sweetbreads.

9. After about an hour, or once the sweetbreads are tender, move them directly over the embers to finish cooking, which could take up to 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on your desired level of char.

10. Serve the grilled sweetbreads hot, optionally with a squeeze of grilled lemon, wrapped in a taco, accompanied by a green salsa made with roasted ingredients and avocado.

Cooking Tips:

- Adjust your grill heat and positioning based on the sweetbread's cooking needs.

- Squeezing grilled lemon juice over the sweetbreads adds a zesty flavor kick.

This recipe is created by Porque Gordos. Check their YouTube channel for more delicious recipes and cooking inspiration at https://www.youtube.com/@PorqueGordos

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