How to Cook Beef Tongue
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 to 8
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
How to Cook Beef Tongue
Description
This method for cooking beef tongue starts by simmering the whole tongue in water with sliced onion, whole garlic cloves, and bay leaves. The slow cooking—either in a slow cooker overnight or gently boiling for 2 to 3 hours—renders the meat tender and easy to peel. Removing the tough outer skin after cooling is essential for palatability.
Once peeled, the tongue is cut into half-inch slices or cubes depending on the intended dish. The recipe suggests quickly browning these pieces in a hot skillet with oil, which adds a flavorful crust and color. Seasoning with salt and pepper at the end finishes the dish.
Beef tongue prepared this way can be served as a main or incorporated into other recipes. Storing leftover cooked tongue in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days allows for convenient use in subsequent meals. The slow cooking and peeling steps ensure a tender, richly flavored cut of meat.
Ingredients
- 1 beef tongue
- 1/2 onion sliced (White or Yellow, big
- 5 to 8 cloves garlic
- 1-2 bay leaf
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Put beef tongue, onion, garlic and bay leaves in a slow cooker and add enough water to cover tongue. Cook overnight on low. You can also gently boil it on the stovetop for 2 hours to 3 hours, until the beef tongue turns very tender.
- When tongue is cool enough to handle, peel off and discard rough tongue skin.
- Cut tongue in 1/2-inch slices across grain then into 1/2-inch cubes. It can also be shredded or sliced, depend on the dish you cook. If you won’t serve the tongue soon, store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge up to 5 days.
- When ready to serve, heat oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tongue pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until tongue is well browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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