Sweetbreads with Chestnuts and Parsnips

Sweetbreads with Chestnuts and Parsnips

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This rich and elegant dish was inspired by a recipe from Boston chef Barbara Lynch.

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Cooking tools:

  • Paring knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Dish
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 1⁄4 lb. veal sweetbreads
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 3 carrots, cut crosswise into 1/2″ slices
  • 2 ribs celery, quartered
  • 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large white onion, cut into eighths
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/8″ coins
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup port or madeira
  • 1⁄2 cup chicken or veal stock
  • 6 prunes, pitted and quartered
  • 6 roasted and peeled chestnuts, halved
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 bunch escarole, washed and chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
  • 1⁄3 cup flour, preferably Wondra

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