Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
I’ve read about fried brain sandwiches in St. Louis.
The opening paragraph to Lycos.com Travel on St. Louis is the following:
When they're not boasting about their city and chiding tourists who call it "St. Louie," locals at the pubs along Route 66 merrily toast the Cardinals over tasty fried-brain sandwiches. It's a St. Louis thing.
Two places I believe serve the fried brain sandwiches are:
CAFÉ MANHATTAN
Dieckmeyer’s
Anyone had one? And how was it?
Google reveals NJ & NY area reference too. Likely a German heritage thing as someone posted.
My Irish Grandfather was born & raised in farming country 100 miles south of St. Louis. He ate scrambled eggs & brains, but I don't recall sandwiches ~ guess that would work between bread. I turned purple @ idea & did same when I read your question. I imagine he liked it or he wouldn't have eaten it more than once. Canned pork brains are available in some grocery stores. (not in my cart!)
An uncle transplanted to Ohio & told about a German friend making blood sausage. I didn't ask any questions. Anyone with info about that dietary delight?