Testicle (food)

Testes of different species are of the giblets and are generally edible. In Central Europe, their use in the kitchen today is unusual, however, was formerly relatively common. Since most male sheep and cattle were castrated by the farmers in the spring, lamb and bull testicles were prepared in this season traditionally, mostly grilled or fried.

English cookbooks from the 17th to the 19th century contain various recipes, especially for lamb testicles, partially as a fricassee. In English, lamb testicles are often referred to as Lamb Fries, in French as Rognons blancs ("white kidneys "). In the USA, bull testicles are known as " Prairie Oysters " or "Rocky Mountain Oysters ". In old English cookery books by " stones" ( stones) is mentioned. Recipes are also available for the testes of the rooster; the castrated roosters are fattened as capons. " Testicles are still eaten in many countries, perhaps especially in Spain, Italy and the Orient, and their identity is almost everywhere disguised by euphemisms. "

Bull testicles

Bull testicles, also called Stierheberl or bull bags, are the testicles of the male bovine. In the United States as Rocky Mountain Oysters or Prairie Oysters ( " prairie oysters " ) are referred to and mainly eaten in the American West, in the region of the Rocky Mountains. In Mexico they are called criadillas.

You potency enhancing effects were attributed mainly in the past. In some regions, they are still valid today a delicacy. " Eating bull testicles can be interpreted as the male attempt to acquire the powers of the bull. A festival that celebrates this as a raison d' être, is in reverse to a celebration of masculinity. "

In Montana and Phoenix each year There are special festivals, where masses of bull testicles are eaten. In Eagle, Idaho there in June, allegedly world's largest event of its kind, called Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed. But this claim is also collecting the Testicle Festival in Clinton at Missoula in Montana.

At times the former slaughter house, the butcher kept the testicles before mostly self.

In Germany they are authorized by the Meat Hygiene Regulation for consumption, but play for human consumption hardly a role. However, they are cooked in Southern Europe, in different regions of the U.S. and the Middle East in a variety of forms as food.

As Spanish kidneys they are offered in Spanish bullfighting regions as a court. The testicles are cut into strips sharp fried and seasoned with onion and garlic and white wine. In Spain, the testes are normally eaten only by men.

In the dried state they find especially as food for dogs use.

Others

In the film, Knockin 'on Heaven 's Door order Rudi and Martin at the hotel bull testicles, without knowing what it is.

Sources

• Offal
• Testicle