Boiled Tongue

Ingredients

• 1 beef tongue (about 3-4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of peppercorns
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse the tongue and place it in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the tongue, plus a few inches.
2. Add the salt, peppercorns, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer the tongue for 2-3 hours, or until it is tender. Remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool.
4. Once the tongue is cool enough to handle, peel off the outer skin and discard. Slice the tongue into thick slices and place them in a shallow dish.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced tongue and cook until it is golden brown and lightly crisp on the outside.
6. Serve the tongue warm with your favorite accompaniments.

Interesting Facts

• Beef tongue is a good source of iron, zinc, and protein.
• Boiled tongue was a popular dish in the 19th century.
• Beef tongue is often used to make deli meats such as tongue pastrami.
• Beef tongue is also used to make some types of sausages.