>>Dare I ask -
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>>How are these prepared?
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>>... and why on Earth would you want to eat THAT???
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>Fried, and I have no idea why. They are also called calf fries. I can think of so many other parts I wish never to eat -- ox tails, pickled pig feet, beef tongue, calf brains, etc.
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Add beef tripe to the list. Most of that you can pick up at any grocery store around here (as I'm sure you are well aware <g> )

I love to eat good tamales, but I never care to know what meat is used in them. I suppose the same goes for hot dogs and sausage.