Brain Sandwich
A traditional Midwest delicacy, this brain sandwich recipe uses pork brains, battered and fried, served on a bun with pickles and onions.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Onions - To taste
- Pickles - To taste
- Hamburger buns - 4
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Flour - 1 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Milk - 1 cup
- Pork brains - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Soak the pork brains in milk for 2 hours, then drain and pat dry.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip the brains in the beaten egg, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the brains until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the brains on the hamburger buns, topped with pickles and onions.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
