Tongue has suffered from culinary abuse in the past and those of us in late/middle age may remember the pressure cooker steaming away for hours and an unrecognisable piece of meat being trimmed and rammed into a bowl, with piles of books piled on top to press it overnight, or seeing gelatinous slices in butchers’ and deli counters.
Tongue is certainly not the most romantic piece of the animal but it is hugely misunderstood. It responds beautifully to the casserole treatment and adds a tasty depth of flavour in our goulash recipe. Or try it slowly simmered, then thinly sliced and charred over coals. Serve in warm flatbreads with some fresh crunchy salad – better than any kebab!
1 x Whole Beef Tongue per pack