Beef Tongue Recipe
Make Beef Tongue Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Beef Tongue
Rinse the beef tongue under cold water to remove any residual blood or impurities.
- 2
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the onion, peel the garlic cloves, and cut the carrots and celery into large chunks.
Cooking
- 3
Boil the Tongue
Place the cleaned beef tongue in a large pot and cover it with 6 cups of water.
- 4
- 5
Simmer
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 2 to 3 hours until the tongue is tender.
- 6
Check for Doneness
Pierce the tongue with a fork; it should be tender and easily pierced. If not, continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes.
- 7
Remove and Cool
Once done, remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool slightly before handling.
- 8
Peel the Skin
Once cool enough to handle, peel the outer layer of skin from the tongue using your hands or a knife.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Slice the tongue thinly against the grain and serve with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and mustard.
