So..... I bought a beef tongue

mcyork28 · Aug 16, 2015

I have been wanting to try beef tongue for quite a while. I finally found some at RD so I picked one up but I don't really know how to prepare it.

I know people make tacos and would like to try that. I believe people usually either braise or boil. Can anybody point me to a good beef tongue recipe?

Thanks,

Matt

dealm9 · Aug 16, 2015

I have heard it is the best part of the cow and am about to try it myself. I have never cooked it but would try it look I do a chuck roast. Put it a pan with some onions clery and carrots and smoke until fork tender. Interested to hear how it was

ShadowDriver · Aug 16, 2015

TonyBel's recent lengua post

You're not the only one, man. There are some folks 'round here who could make a mint selling street tacos!

Hope this'll help or kick you in the right direction.

Roguejim · Aug 16, 2015

I wonder how much flavor from the rub/smoke remain after peeling off the skin. I think it is more commonly braised.

One Mexican restaurant I ate at, left the skin on. Tongue was chopped, and you could still see the taste buds. Really nasty.

1buckie · Aug 16, 2015

Tonybel.......like SD said......

Teleking · Aug 16, 2015

Cure it and make pastrami. Cure, smoke to 150-155, pressure cook (or steam) untill done. Skin should peel off, slice thin, enjoy. I also use beef heart for pastrami.

longhair75 · Aug 16, 2015

in 1978, I was a laid off carpenter. There was no work available. I spent a year running the tongue saw at a slaughter house. Sixty hours a week, standing in cold, bloody water sawing the throat meat off of beef tongues.

I have eaten it on a couple of occasions, but it always sends me back to that nasty job.....

fantomlord · Aug 17, 2015

here's some lengua I did, inspired by Tonybel:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212332

mcyork28 · Aug 17, 2015

Thanks ShadowDriver, I actually tried to find that post.

ShadowDriver said:
TonyBel's recent lengua post

You're not the only one, man. There are some folks 'round here who could make a mint selling street tacos!

Hope this'll help or kick you in the right direction.

mcyork28 · Aug 17, 2015

Thanks for the help. Time was getting away from me today so I ended up boiling the tongue and made a quick batch of salsa verde.

ShadowDriver · Aug 17, 2015

Used the same method you use on ribs, eh?

In all seriousness... those tacos look fantastic.

Glad this time worked out well... hope you'll have the time you wanted for the next go around.

Side Note:
I'm a huge fan of pastrami... but I've never even considered corning a beef tongue and making pastrami (a la Teleking)! That may need to join my long to-do list... Thanks!

MS2SB · Aug 17, 2015

I've got a 1/4 cow coming middle of next month and I've already claimed the tongue. Ill be trying pastrami.

shypes · Aug 18, 2015

I never thought I would say this but I might have to try some beef tongue.

chichas01 · Aug 18, 2015

First time I ever tried it, it was sliced thin, seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled hot and fast. Made me a believer. Super simple and delicious.

IamMadMan · Aug 18, 2015

A friend made some a few years back but didn't tell me what it was. He peeled it, and soaked in salt water for a few hours.

It was the most tender beef I have ever eaten and had a very good beef flavor. I was shocked when he told me what it was, but have since eaten it many times...

Teleking · Aug 18, 2015

Also been rumored to grind offal into "moose" sausage to bring ice fishing. A wink and a nod to the few people in the know and everyone else raging over it.&#55357;&#56840;

So..... I bought a beef tongue

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