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Overhead shot of sliced beef tongue topped with butter, with onion rings, celery sticks, and a bay leaf around it.

Beef Tongue Recipe

Pressure-cook or simmer beef tongue until tender, then slice and pan-fry in butter until crispy. Serve with fresh herbs.
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lb beef tongue
  • 1 onion peeled
  • 1 celery stalk cut in half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp butter or ghee
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and Trim Tongue:

    Rinse the beef tongue under cold water. Using a sharp blade, remove any fat, glands, or connective tissue.
  • Pressure Cook with Aromatics:

    Put the beef tongue into an Instant Pot. Add the onion, celery, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Add water until the tongue is fully submerged.
  • Cook Until Fork-Tender:

    Seal the lid and cook on Manual High for 60 minutes, then allow natural pressure release. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
  • Cool and Slice Tongue:

    Allow the meat to cool down to room temperature, then remove the outer skin. Slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces with a sharp knife.
  • Fry Slices in Butter:

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tongue slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  • Season and Garnish:

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or other herbs before serving.
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