"Are You Sure You Want To Eat Those?" Top 5 Page for this destination Cody Tourist Trap Tip by KimberlyAnn

In some western restaurants, including Cody, you may see Rocky Mountain Oysters on the menu as a starter or appetizer. Be aware that these are not oysters, in fact they are not even seafood. Rocky Mountain Oysters, sometimes known as Prairie Oysters, or Bull Fries, are considered a true western delicacy. What are Rocky Mountain Oysters? They are that part of male calves that are cut off when they are branded, so that the cow will grow meatier, and behave less masculine. The part I am talking about are his testicles (you know, those two little balls that help make a man a man). That's right, his testicles are cut off and thrown in a bucket of water. They are then peeled, washed, and cooked up for your pleasure. Like other meats, testicles can be cooked in a variety of ways, however generally those served in restaurants are deep-fried whole. Calf testicles are about the size of a walnut, and will come to your table hot and crispy, often served with a spicy sauce to dip them in. In the old days of the west, during roundups cowboys and ranch hands just tossed the testicles on a hot iron stove and cooked them until done. I have heard that Rocky Mountain Oysters can also be made from the testicles of other animals, but the ones I have seen on menus in Wyoming and Montana have always been beef. Well, some people will eat anything, so if you have a willing stomach and want to try something traditional, Rocky Mountain Oysters are just the item for you. But remember, these are not oysters, just plain old testicles.