I totally agree on all fronts! While I've had the misfortune of trying plenty of offals that were prepared in less-than-desirable manners, those that were prepped and cooked properly more than made up for the sour experiences. Growing up on the border with Mexico also provided several culinary trips to the innards that normally don't see the light of day - tripas, montalayo, sesos, chicharron, lengua, and sesos (mental note - seeking out menudo in the morning). Never did eat bull penis or Rocky Mountain oysters. Now that I'm a bit older and a little more adventurous with food, I might give them a shot if the opportunity presented itself. Maybe.
I totally agree on all fronts! While I've had the misfortune of trying plenty of offals that were prepared in less-than-desirable manners, those that were prepped and cooked properly more than made up for the sour experiences. Growing up on the border with Mexico also provided several culinary trips to the innards that normally don't see the light of day - tripas, montalayo, sesos, chicharron, lengua, and sesos (mental note - seeking out menudo in the morning). Never did eat bull penis or Rocky Mountain oysters. Now that I'm a bit older and a little more adventurous with food, I might give them a shot if the opportunity presented itself. Maybe.
I lived for eight months in Mexico, so I know exactly what you mean!