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Classic Midwest Brain Sandwich
Experience a unique culinary adventure with this Classic Midwest Brain Sandwich. This dish celebrates the region's rich tradition of utilizing every part of the animal, featuring tender, battered, and fried pork brains nestled in a soft hamburger bun. Topped with zesty pickles and crisp onions, each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Perfect for the adventurous eater, this sandwich is a nod to America's heartland and its resourceful cooking heritage.
Ingredients
- Pork brains
- 1 pound, soaked in milk
- Milk
- 2 cups (for soaking)
- Eggs
- 2, beaten
- All-purpose flour
- 1 cup
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil
- for frying
- Hamburger buns
- 4, for serving
- Onions
- 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
- Pickles
- 1/2 cup, sliced
Instructions
- Soak the pork brains in milk for 2 hours to soften them. Drain and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper to create a seasoned coating.
- Dip each brain in the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the coated brains in the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- Once cooked, transfer the fried brains to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing the crispy fried brains on the hamburger buns, topping them generously with sliced pickles and onions.
Tips
- For added flavor, consider mixing some garlic powder or cayenne pepper into the flour mixture.
- Serve the sandwich with a side of tangy coleslaw for a refreshing crunch.
- Experiment with different toppings such as hot sauce or spicy mustard for an extra kick.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 20g Carbs: 30g Protein: 15g Sodium: 500mg Sugar: 2g
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