Beef tongue question.

WilliamKY · Oct 26, 2021

I purchased a yellow tag tongue today. My plan was tacos tonight but things came up. The tongue is still boiling and I planned to smoke it after removing the skin. That will be too late at this point.
Once I remove the skin and cool the tongue can I vacuum seal and chill in the fridge until Saturday? Today was the expiration date on the tongue but it smelled fine and will have boiled for over 2hrs. Thanks.

ssv3 · Oct 26, 2021

You absolutely can. I'd leave th skin on take it off after smoking on Saturday.

WilliamKY · Oct 26, 2021

ssv3 said:
You absolutely can. I'd leave th skin on take it off after smoking on Saturday.

Thanks. While I'm asking questions I was also wondering if I can cook a few nearly expired tongues and freeze? Then just thaw and bbq? Beef tongue is crazy expensive but I got a good deal on the yellow tag. I might go back tonight and grab a couple more.

1MoreFord · Oct 26, 2021

WilliamKY said:
Thanks. While I'm asking questions I was also wondering if I can cook a few nearly expired tongues and freeze? Then just thaw and bbq? ...............

Yes, that will work fine.

ssv3 · Oct 26, 2021

WilliamKY said:
Thanks. While I'm asking questions I was also wondering if I can cook a few nearly expired tongues and freeze? Then just thaw and bbq? Beef tongue is crazy expensive but I got a good deal on the yellow tag. I might go back tonight and grab a couple more.

I don't see why not. Just I'd leave the skin on and vacpac it tight.

Beef tongue prices are highest I've seen ever. 11.49/lb at costco business.

Big George's BBQ · Oct 28, 2021

Looking forward to your results

sudsandswine · Oct 28, 2021

ssv3 said:
I don't see why not. Just I'd leave the skin on and vacpac it tight.

Beef tongue prices are highest I've seen ever. 11.49/lb at costco business.

I saw oxtail for 11.49/lb at a local grocer the other day. The offal cost more than the steak :crazy:

OSD · Oct 28, 2021

Sounds OK to me. :thumb:
Just a thought if you're going to buy some more of them. I would not cook them, I would vac seal them and freeze them. That way you could cook one or more at a later date. That way you could also cook it differently than just smoking it.

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roademier · Oct 28, 2021

If I had a few tongues I would definitely corn one as in corned beef.
Awesome sandwiches.

WilliamKY · Oct 28, 2021

Thanks for all the input. I went back on Tuesday to grab a second but someone beat me to them. They are back up to $38+. I got the one for $18. I'm pretty sure people don't want to spend full price (I know I dont) so I suspect sometime next week I might see some more that are yellow tag. I'll be looking to grab a couple this time. You gotta be opportunistic in these times.

NickTheGreat · Oct 28, 2021

ssv3 said:
You absolutely can. I'd leave th skin on take it off after smoking on Saturday.

Why this that? I've never cooked (or eaten) tongue, but I would think you'd want more smoke to get in to the meat? Or is it so lean and thin that you don't want that?

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