How and how much to cook beef tongue

How to choose beef tongue

When choosing a chilled beef tongue, pay attention to its appearance. The tongue should have a natural color. A grayish tint indicates that the offal is not very fresh. Airing marks are another indicator that the product is stale on the counter.

The aroma should be meaty, and any extraneous notes are a clear sign that the tongue is spoiled.

It is firm to the touch, if pressed, it quickly takes its previous shape. Several times the frozen and thawed tongue is soft and inelastic, and the fossa does not smooth out for a long time after pressing.

If you buy frozen food, make sure that there is practically no ice in the package.

How to prepare beef tongue for cooking

Frozen by-product must first be thawed. It is best to do this in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. This reduces the risk of developing bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Before you start cooking, chilled or thawed tongue should be soaked in cool water for 30-40 minutes, and then washed well under running water. If the dirt is heavy, scrape off all excess with a knife.

It is not necessary to clean the tongue from the outer shell before boiling.

How to cook beef tongue on the stove

Boil water and put beef tongue in it. After 15 minutes, drain the liquid and add boiling water. Toss in a few peppercorns, bay leaves, and other spices of your choice. Continue simmering over medium heat. Skim off the resulting foam.

Also, when cooking, you can use onions, carrots and other root vegetables. Place them together with salt about 30-40 minutes until tender.

Cooking time depends on the size of the tongue. So, a small veal will be cooked in about 2 hours. A by-product weighing a kilogram and a half is boiled for about 3 hours, and a two-kilogram one - on average 3½ hours.

To make sure the dish is done, simply pierce the tip of your tongue with a fork. If the prongs enter easily and clear juice is released, the cooking is over.

How to cook beef tongue in a slow cooker

Place the offal in a bowl and cover with cold water so that it is completely covered. Add onions and carrots to make the dish more flavorful.

Select the "Extinguishing" mode, and set the time depending on the size of the tongue - from 2½ hours. Season with salt and spices 15–20 minutes before tenderness.

How to cook beef tongue in a pressure cooker

Put your tongue in a pressure cooker. Fill with water so that it is completely covered. Add salt, spices, and optionally garlic, onions and carrots.

Cook for about 40 to 45 minutes.

How to peel a cooked beef tongue

Peel the finished offal from the shell before it has cooled completely.

In order not to burn yourself, you can put it on ice for a few minutes, put it in cold water, or simply keep it under a cool stream from the tap while cleaning.