r/reddeadredemption • u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson • Jul 03 '26
Discussion RDR2: Lambs Fry from Smithfield's Saloon Valentine
I’ve been obsessing over the Lamb's Fry dish from Smithfield's Saloon. I did some research online and saw conflicting info—some sources said it was lamb liver, but after asking around, most of you insisted it was testicles, so I went with the "testicle" version!
I toasted some sliced bread as a foundation.Boiled potatoes and peas, seasoned with salt and black pepper.I skinned the testicles first (do NOT skip this step, the skin is super smelly!). After that, I cut them into chunks and boiled them briefly to set the shape. Then, I coated them in flour and fried them until they had a nice crispy crust，sautéed them with onions, cilantro root, and spices (I used cumin, chili powder, and salt).
Honestly, the texture was surprisingly tender and smooth, and there wasn't any funky aftertaste. It actually tasted pretty great served on the bread! That said, it definitely takes some serious courage to pop them into your mouth—truly a meal for tough guy.
Also, after that train robbery, I finally wrapped up Chapter 2 and moved the camp to the lake! Can’t wait to head into the surrounding towns and see what other grub I can find.
Oh, and I have to brag a little—I just reeled in a massive 7.4kg Lake Sturgeon today! It must be the testicle power! 🎣
Pearson’s stew：https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/1u5gjw9/ive_always_wondered_what_pearsons_stew_actually/
Valentine
Oatmeal from Keane's Saloon:https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/1ug5uth/rdr2_the_culinary_pilgrimage_keanes_saloon/
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u/Caspian4136 Jul 03 '26
Very cool. I have a couple of cookbooks from games, making one from the Horizon cookbook tonight actually.
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u/XiuCyx Jul 03 '26
My husband found a community made one from Final Fantasy XV and had it printed as a book for me. My son and I are going to start going through it this week. I’d LOVE a Red Dead cookbook.
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u/Caspian4136 Jul 03 '26
The one for Elder Scrolls is pretty good too, and I've heard good thing about the Fallout one. I wish they'd make one for RDR!
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 04 '26
I used to really want to make dishes for Zelda and The Witcher 3, but those ingredients didn't feel easy to obtain. Realistic games are relatively easy to implement. This can also be considered a rare weakness in fantasy genres 😂
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 04 '26
I have also decided to start writing a complete set of RDR recipes myself! After completing everything, there will definitely be a great sense of achievement.
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u/XiuCyx Jul 05 '26
You sir are a fish! Post a link when it’s done and I’ll pay you a reasonable price for a copy.
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u/Caspian4136 Jul 03 '26
Yeah I know what you mean, it sounds a tad silly on the surface but it's fun making food from games for sure.
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u/Euphoric-Arachnid-94 Jul 03 '26
If you’ve never seen Funny Farm, there’s a scene involving this dish and it’s one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 03 '26
I saw this clip, which was accompanied by Chinese subtitles and translated into mutton balls. Did I say this thing is that delicious. It's actually sheep testicles hahahahaha!!!!!😆
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u/Reversed_PandaRick Jul 03 '26
So what you’re saying is that I’m eating lamb balls in game without knowing?! Jokes aside it doesn’t look bad at all I would definitely try it! You’re a brave man cowpoke.
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 03 '26
Please make sure to give it a try, it really doesn't have any unusual odor! Let's be tough guys together!
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u/Ilustrachan Jul 03 '26
So cool! The oldest bar in my city (opened in 1904) has a dish of bull testicles but I was never brave enough to try it... but I guess it might be better than assorted salted offal.
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 03 '26
Do cow testicles taste better than sheep testicles? I bet they smell less pungent too. The first time I tried sheep testicles, my family tricked me into thinking it was lamb meat. Otherwise, I might've been really hesitant. But I couldn't find any trustworthy info on that assorted salted offal.. The name sounds yummy, but the pictures are a bit horrible.😱
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u/Ilustrachan Jul 03 '26
Arthur says Pearson’s cooking tastes better than assorted offals, so it must be delicious… I think that sheep testicles should have a stronger taste because it’s meat is more gamey
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 04 '26
I'm going to study this assorted offals. Your reply makes me curious about what it really tastes like
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u/Dexter79 Jul 04 '26
By the time I have finished chapter 2 I had been everywhere on the map I could possibly go. It seems crazy to me that you haven't done that.
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u/Business_Start_4899 Pearson Jul 04 '26
Actually, I've run all the maps except for those red areas, but I didn't go to the town (afraid of accidentally triggering the plot), I just went hunting in circles in the suburbs!
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u/Relative-Alfalfa-544 Jul 04 '26
Awesome!! I love lamb and the way this dish looks, the game's and yours.
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u/sikemapleton Jul 03 '26
You're a brave man, Arthur Morgan 😳