Rocky Mountain Oysters

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bull testicles (calf, lamb, sheep, or turkey testicles can also be used)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup red wine
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• bottled hot sauce
• cooking oil or fat (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Split the tough skin-like muscle that surrounds each "oyster" (use a sharp knife). You can also remove the skin easily if the meat is frozen and then peeled while thawing.

2. 2

   Soak in a pan of salt water one hour; drain.

3. 3

   Transfer to a large pot and add enough water to float the meat.

4. 4

   Add the vinegar to the pot.

5. 5

   Parboil, drain and rinse.

6. 6

   Let cool and slice each oyster into 1/4 inch thick ovals.

7. 7

   Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of sliced oyster to taste.

8. 8

   Combine flour, cornmeal and some garlic powder to taste.

9. 9

   Roll each slice into flour mixture.

10. 10

    Dip into milk.

11. 11

    Roll again into flour mixture.

12. 12

    Dip into wine.

13. 13

    (repeat the procedure for a thicker crust).

14. 14

    Fry in hot oil or fat seasoned with the bottled hot sauce to taste (be careful, it will sizzle when you add the hot sauce); fry until golden brown.

15. 15

    Drain on paper towels.

16. 16

    Serve with cocktail sauce if desired.