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Would You Make Tongue Tacos?
Cooking it is no more complicated than any other big cut of meat -- first simmer or braise, then sear -- but for some reason tongue, whether it's from a cow, a pig, or a lamb, is so much more intimidating than pulled pork or corned beef. This gorgeous recipe for tacos de lengua from Serious Eats is convincing me to try it though -- tongue is economical, richly tender, and authentic. Just wrap the seared cubes of tongue in a double layer of warmed corn tortillas, top them with some salsa verde, queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime, and you're all set.
The Nasty Bits: Tongue Tacos from Serious Eats
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Comments (14)
about 1 year ago weshook
i haven't had tongue since my dad died, but this inspires me to make some of my own. I always liked it, but was always hesitant to make it myself. thanks!
about 1 year ago BoulderGalinTokyo
In Japan the usual selection of meats for barbecued meats includes tongue. It is considered a delicacy. Korean barbecue sauce on the seared meat really is tasty. now i need to try them in tacos- love the thought!
about 1 year ago ChefJune
Why not? When I was a kid my mom cooked tongue fairly often. I've always loved it for sandwiches, so tacos would be right up my alley. Sle also made something called "Tongue Spanish" when the tongue got down too far to slice. Tongue sandwiches at Katz's (in Manhattan) are a real delight.
about 1 year ago pierino
pierino is a trusted source on General Cooking and Tough Love.
I love tongue too. And I have eaten and served tongue tacos (to the unsuspecting). Here's my Food52 recipe for lengua burritos.http://www.food52.com/recipes... I'm a "nose to tail" guy who believes that if an animal is going to die for your dinner you should be willing to eat all the parts that don't have feathers or fur.
about 1 year ago LE BEC FIN
In my student days, i did a tongue, and THAT, 40 yrs ago, was too recent.But then again, i have recently reconfirmed ,through both lingua tacos and french salad with tongue, that i don't care to taste it again. More for those who love it, right?
about 1 year ago BoulderGalinTokyo
I'm wondering, was it the taste you hated or the texture?
about 1 year ago Christine Hardy Leaf
I have made tongue forever. When my son was a teen, he would bring his friends over to gross them out when I pulled off the skin. I still make it on occasion in many ways. In LA the best Roach Wagon eats is Lingua Burrito. Yes I will make tacos. There is nothing like the texture and taste of tongue.
about 1 year ago Greenbasket
Yes! I live in Gainesville, Florida and there are several water buffalo ranches in the area. Water buffalo is available at the local farmer's market, and I have purchased water buffalo tongue several times. It's quite excellent braised in the crockpot, peeled, then shredded for tacos. It also makes a very decent pastrami.
about 1 year ago Tarragon
I love tongue, and order it any chance that I get (as rare as that is these days, especially outside of NYC). I would love to prepare it myself, as my mother did, in sweet and sour sauce or similar preparations - wonderful leftovers and the tacos sound great! (And I love ccheuvront's story above).
about 1 year ago Adriana - GF360°
My husband loves tongue. His grandfather used to braise it in wine, and will order the tongue dish every time he has the chance to. I've learned to embrace it in other preparations but love tacos de lengua.
about 1 year ago documentngdinnr
I could definitely get into that. I love trying new and (especially) strange foods!
about 1 year ago nzle
I really want to try this! Even though thinking about removing the tongue membrane after it simmers makes me nervous.
about 1 year ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Nannydeb makes them!
http://food52.com/recipes...
about 1 year ago ccheuvront_2000@yahoo.com
Two guys discussing lunch options:
"What are you gonna have?"
"I think I'll try the tongue tacos."
"Gross! Ew! Man, just thinking about where that CAME from..."
"Well, what are YOU gonna have?"
"I'm gonna have the eggs."
p.s. True story according to my Jewish step-dad, who took a client out to lunch years ago at a deli that served fabulous tongue sandwiches - not tacos. Editorial license, there.