Where to buy sweetbreads

[ecdopfel]

I'm sort of turning into the offal girl.

Has anyone seen sweetbreads around Boston recently? In the past, I've found them at Whole Foods. But I've asked a handful of WF's meat departments about availability only to receive the answer of, "Let me transfer you to the bakery."

Ummm...

Holler back if you know of a place that has them in stock now! I think it's a little too late to special-order them, and, with any luck, my Thanksgiving paté is going into production tomorrow. Grazie!

[ecdopfel]

Awesome, thanks! My husband reminded me that we bought them once at the Alewife WF's, in case anyone else is looking.

I just spoke with Savenor's and they're selling them for $10/lb. And of course! The Butcher Shop!

I'm intrigued by this Market Basket reference... which Market Basket?

[ecwashere7]

It was in Nashua. I was surprised to see them, but hey still there. I didn't try them, so I'm not sure about the quality. Plus, I wouldn't be one to judge the quality.

[ecwashere7]

I actually saw them at Market Basket (of all places) recently. Savenor's would certainly have them too.

[Atos]

dewars in newton. they will get them for you if they do not have it in stock.
dredged in flour pan fried with cream tarragon sauce. Delicious

[neposter]

I used to get sweetbreads from the Super walmarts in either Salem NH or Amherst NH, i do not know if it were veal or cow or pork sweetbreads, I just enjoy them fried.

[rlove]

The Butcher Shop (South End) has beautiful veal sweetbreads.

Even if you don't see them out in the case, ask the butcher -- they usually have them downstairs.

I had veal sweetbreads (in a morel mushroom cream sauce) at La Voile this weekend, and they were incredibly tender and delicious, so I've been thinking of cooking them up myself. Good luck!

[9lives]

I've had that dish too. Great dish!

[9lives]

Forgot to mention I saw some veal sweetbreads at Savenor's last week.

I've bought them at Sulmona in the NE; but not sure if it's a regular item.