That likes to eat turkey balls...
My In-Laws live in Huntley, IL which hosts a yearly "Turkey Testicle Festival". Sadly I missed it this year, but next year maybe I'll go.
They got 1280lbs of balls to eat.. Yum!
http://www.huntleyturkeytesticlefestival.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
In Georgia, it's the porcine equivalent: "Mountain Oysters". I've seen them sauteed, deep fried, baked, put in dressing, gravy, and sausage.
I've never had the "balls" to try one, but could it be that much different than bacon?
Hmm. Wonder where I can find those. Actually sounds like something I would try. But I watch Andrew Zimmern too.
Man, I'd proably eat a turd if it was prepared properly (i.e., wrapped in bacon and deep-fried.) But balls? I'm kind of on the fence about balls. I suppose if they were "bite-sized" (how big could a turkey's balls be, right?) I'd give it a shot. Something the size of my own, more specifically, something that would require cutting into, is pretty much out of the question.
I don't know. I don't want to eat any balls, or... anything else... down there. I've eaten some things people consider weird, beyond squid, fish eggs and raw fish. Fried alligator is real good. Whole octopi aren't too bad. Eel takes just like the ocean. And I tried to eat a chicken heart, but gave up when the knife I had wouldn't cut it.
Eel takes just like the ocean.
You're eating the wrong eel! Having tried all kinds of weird E36 M3 at sushi restaurants, I pretty much stay in my comfort zone now. Problem is, I tip a good sushi chef really well. If they recognize me the next time, they'll send a complimentary "something" over. Unfortunately, it's usually some weird ass E36 M3 that I'm sure is a delicacy, but usually tastes like a rotten-egg covered tire, and I wouldn't dare not finish it, out of respect and thanks. Sea Urchin, giant clam, etc. No thanks.
poopshovel wrote: ... I'm kind of on the fence about balls. I suppose if they were "bite-sized" (how big could a turkey's balls be, right?) I'd give it a shot. Something the size of my own, more specifically, something that would require cutting into, is pretty much out of the question.
Mountain Oystyers can approach the size of Vidalia Onions. We aren't talking dried chestnuts here..
I'm with you: very much on the fence.
poopshovel wrote:Eel takes just like the ocean.You're eating the wrong eel! Having tried all kinds of weird E36 M3 at sushi restaurants, I pretty much stay in my comfort zone now. Problem is, I tip a good sushi chef really well. If they recognize me the next time, they'll send a complimentary "something" over. Unfortunately, it's usually some weird ass E36 M3 that I'm sure is a delicacy, but usually tastes like a rotten-egg covered tire, and I wouldn't dare not finish it, out of respect and thanks. Sea Urchin, giant clam, etc. No thanks.
The place that I had the eel had sushi that tasted a little off; stuff that I've had plenty of times. I always try to get other people to try some weird E36 M3 too, but all people want is a veggie roll. I haven't tried sea urchin, though I've seen it all over. Maybe that'll be next.
My Dad was a chef, and my best friend is Chinese. I have eaten stuff that did make A.Z. puke. Mountain oysters taste like pork tenderloin when sliced, battered, and fried.
I for one am not on the fence about eating testicles - no matter the species. I will pass, thank you.
Did anyone see the Dirty Jobs where Mike Rowe had to bite sheep testicles off? I kept thinking they were pulling a fast one on him, but who knows what a lonely man will do to his own sheep.
I'm not too far from Huntley. Might have to check that out sometime.
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I picked up a bumpesticker that says, "NutStock 09" on it. Classy as it may be..
My old fire department hosted an annual 'Game Feed' fundraiser. The favorites were deer stirfry (very good), snapper (turtle) stew (not so good), and fried hog nuts. The nuts were good, tasted a bit like morel mushrooms, but with better texture.
Long ago,on the farm, we raised our own pork. You have to castrate young boars if you're raising them for slaughter. My Dad didn't do it himself because another farmer just up the road a bit would do it for free. He's take the nuts home to eat. His wife was a good cook but I never went to his farm to partake of the nuts.
Oy, they're located inside, on the back near the kidneys! It'd take more than a pair of nippers to fix a turkey.
http://photos.mlive.com/baycitytimes/2009/11/turkey_testicles.html
M2Pilot wrote: Long ago,on the farm, we raised our own pork. You have to castrate young boars if you're raising them for slaughter. My Dad didn't do it himself because another farmer just up the road a bit would do it for free. He's take the nuts home to eat. His wife was a good cook but I never went to his farm to partake of the nuts.
Right when you said you used to raise pork, I thought "NC?"
M2Pilot wrote: Long ago,on the farm, we raised our own pork. You have to castrate young boars if you're raising them for slaughter. My Dad didn't do it himself because another farmer just up the road a bit would do it for free. He's take the nuts home to eat. His wife was a good cook but I never went to his farm to partake of the nuts.
Seems weird to eat part of an animal that is still alive and running around. Balls. I have a rule about them. No balls in my mouth. Period.
Joey
If you really want to be different try this although you can only do it once
JeepinMatt wrote:M2Pilot wrote: Long ago,on the farm, we raised our own pork. You have to castrate young boars if you're raising them for slaughter. My Dad didn't do it himself because another farmer just up the road a bit would do it for free. He's take the nuts home to eat. His wife was a good cook but I never went to his farm to partake of the nuts.Right when you said you used to raise pork, I thought "NC?"
Yep,very small scale pork operation tho. No lagoons. Just raised for our table & a few for sale. Never more than 20-30 head.
This calls to mind the recent '30 Rock' episode where Kenneth explains what part of a pig the "chuckle' is.
Funny if you haven't seen it.
jamscal wrote: This calls to mind the recent '30 Rock' episode where Kenneth explains what part of a pig the "chuckle' is. Funny if you haven't seen it.
The chuckle hut....
HA!
What an offal thread...
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