Savory Pork (Beef) Tongue

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Serves: 6 servings

Pork (beef) tongue, becomes a protein-rich treat for you when it's simmered to tender perfection with onions, aromatic garlic, and a dash of bay leaf, then sautéed in rich butter. The result? A deliciously succulent and unique meat offering a texture and flavor that will make your taste buds dance!

Ingredients

1
beef tongue
12
onion
2
cloves garlic, or more to taste
1
bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
black pepper
1
tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Combine the beef (pork) tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a pot, seasoning with salt. Pour in sufficient water to fully cover the beef mixture.
2. Allow this combination to cook on Low heat for a duration of 3 hours.
3. Set the cooked beef (pork) tongue on a work surface to cool. Once comfortable to handle, peel off its outer skin layer and cut off the rough end.
4. Dice the meat into bite-sized chunks. You can already eat the meat, just season it with salt and pepper.
5. But if you want to add more flavour .... Add butter to a skillet and heat over medium. Sauté the chopped meat, stirring continuously until tender, which should take around 5 to 10 minutes. Season it with additional salt and pepper. Ready to serve!

Nutrition facts

The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.

Calories 492 kcal
Protein 32 g
Fat 39 g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g

Published on Feb 12, 2025 by Luminița