Clean the gizzards, cut in half lengthwise and wash in water with vinegar or lemon juice and drain.
Put the sweetbreads in a medium saucepan and add the water, cubes, stir-fry and cook at medium heat for 1 hour until they soften and then drain. Reserve a cup of the liquid to add to the sauce. Set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan add the olive oil and butter, heat over medium heat, add the onion, garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sweetbreads and the rest of the ingredients and season to taste. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
NOTE: You can thicken it by adding 1 tablespoon of flour to the sauce.
