Grilled Pancreas Skewers

Grilled Pancreas Skewers, often known as 'Tongue of Fire' or 'Sweetbreads' in culinary contexts, are a delicacy made from the pancreas gland of an animal, typically a calf, lamb, or pig. The organ meat is marinated, threaded onto skewers, and grilled until tender and slightly charred. This dish is found in various cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, and some European traditions, where offal is valued for its unique texture and flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of B vitamins, iron, and selenium, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 kcal per typical 100g serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg
Selenium	28 µg
Iron	3.2 mg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Copper	0.4 mg
Choline	115 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.8 mg

Per 1 skewer (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, eating pancreas is part of the 'nose-to-tail' philosophy that minimizes waste and honors the whole animal. Nutritionally, the pancreas is a rich source of the enzyme-digesting compound choline, which is essential for brain and liver function.