Jul 14 2026

Pig Tongue Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

Sliced into small bites and exceedingly tender.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredient

Cooking Liquid

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Pig Tongue

    Rinse the pig tongue under cold water to remove any impurities. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare Seasoning Mix

    In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Boil the Tongue

    In a large pot, combine the water and white vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the cleaned pig tongue to the boiling liquid.

  2. 4

    Add Seasoning

    Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix over the pig tongue while it cooks. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

  3. 5

    Simmer

    Let the tongue simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until it is very tender. Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep it submerged.

  4. 6

    Cool and Peel

    Once cooked, remove the pot from heat. Let the tongue cool slightly, then carefully peel off the tough skin. It should come off easily.

  5. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the tongue into small bite-sized pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicacy.

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