Sweetbreads are the thymus and pancreas glands of animals. They are light meat that is firmer in texture than brains. The sweetbreads of veal are considered the best. Beef sweetbreads are rather fatty and coarse, but if well prepared, they will taste almost the same as veal. No on bothers with pork sweetbreads. Such foods, along with other inter...... Found on http://whatscookingamerica.net/Glossary/S.htm