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I can think of no one that I would rather have alongside me in a testicle-eating contest
Rocky Mountain oysters, mountain oysters, prairie oysters, Montana tendergroin or swinging sirloin are American culinary names given to buffalo, boar or bull testicles. They are usually peeled, coated in flour, pepper and salt, sometimes pounded flat, then deep-fried.
It is a well-known novelty dish in parts of the American West and the Canadian Prairies where cattle ranching is prevalent. The name is derived from the Rocky Mountains. In Oklahoma and North Texas, they are sometimes called calf fries but only if taken from very young bulls, in many parts of Mexico they are referred to as "criadillas" and are colloquially referred to as huevos del toro (literally, "bull’s eggs" but huevos is also a Spanish slang term for testicles) in Central and South America. Rocky Mountain oysters are sometimes confused with lamb fries or animelles (lamb testicles), which are served in a manner similar to Rocky Mountain oysters. Boar (hog) testicles are served in some Midwest areas such as in Illinois and Iowa. In other countries, testicles are known as sweet meats.
The dish is most commonly found served at festivals, such as the ones in Montana and Phoenix, Arizona, amongst ranching families, or at certain eating establishments and bars that specialize in it.[citation needed] Eagle, Idaho has the "World's largest Rocky Mountain Oyster feed" during its Eagle Fun Days (typically the first weekend in June).[citation needed]
In certain parts of the South United States, especially in December, Turkey Fries are on the menu and they come from the expected part of the gobbler. <== Cyril used to eat turkey fries regularly at the Pawhuska (OK) Country Club
| I poured myself a beer (I should have started long before) and sat down at the table to eat my first testicle. |
Rocky Mountain Oysters Fort Style (serves six as an appetizer or two as an entrée)
12 calf or veal testicles (or turkey fries may be substituted)1 quart peanut oil
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon seasoned salt dipping sauces
With a sharp paring knife, cut and peel the skin away from the testicles. They will peel and slice much more easily if they are slightly frozen.
Heat the oil to 375°F and preheat the oven to 200°F.
Cut the testicles into one-inch pieces. Combine the flour, black pepper, cayenne and seasoned salt, and roll the pieces into this mixture. If you slice them ahead of time, pat them dry with paper towels before rolling them in flour. Fry for three minutes, until a light crust forms. Dredge on a paper towel and keep warm in the oven. If you are serving them as an appetizer, skewer each one on a toothpick. Serve with sweet chili sauce on the side. It’s nice to fill several ramekins with your favorite sauces for a variety of flavors.
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