Fresh Beef Tongue
A tender, savory beef tongue simmer, brightened by onion, bay leaves, peppers, and cloves, perfect for hearty diners craving classic American comfort food.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scrape the tongue and rinse it thoroughly.
- Scald the tongue in boiling water for a few minutes.
- Place the tongue, quartered onion, salt, whole peppers, bay leaves, and cloves in a pot with 4 cups of boiling water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 90 minutes, or until the tongue is fork‑tender.
- Remove the tongue from the pot while still hot, peel off the skin, and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve the sliced tongue warm or at room temperature, accompanied by the cooking liquid as a flavorful sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
308
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).