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Cow tongue

chappy319
chappy319 Posts: 50
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i just received 2 cow tongues. I am thinking of making cow tongue burritos. Has anyone tried this? Any tips?
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
    I have done a few on BGE, but prefer to boil them for a few hours, skin and chop for tacos de lengua ala Mexicana.

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  • chappy319
    chappy319 Posts: 50
    Perfect, thank you. Everyone thinks I am nuts doing this.
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    +1 on the nuts.....not to be confused with....oh never mind.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    I did one the other day. I skinned it (which was a pita) (I understand you can pressure cook for like 10 minutes and the skin is much easier to peel)  

    After skinning it I smoked it till it probed like perfectly done brisket and it was par excellent. Rubbed with Oakridge Black Ops and injected with Butcher bbq. (same stuff I use on my comp brisket)
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  • Philly35
    Philly35 Posts: 859
    I like to wrap the tongue in paper when it's getting close and let it rest for ten minutes in the paper. After ten minutes I throw away the tongue and eat the paper. It's the only way I like my cow tongue. 
    NW IOWA
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Only time I've had it, it was braised in a dark beefy sauce and served for breakfast in Mexico. It was fantastic. 
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
    I do tongue in the crock pot. Easy and tasty.
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    So is this a nostalgic thing?  I can't see eating cow tongue by choice unless it's something you grew up with. 
    Phoenix 
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    blasting said:
    So is this a nostalgic thing?  I can't see eating cow tongue by choice unless it's something you grew up with. 
    No., not nostalgia for me. 1st one I came across was maybe 30 years ago. Prior to that, I'd only read about it, usually as a choice for fairly high class lunches.

    Having already tried heart several times before I came across a tongue, I figured might as well, particularly because it was really inexpensive. (not any more)

    Once you get the hang of cooking it, you end up w. something that has a texture somewhat like bologna, but w. a strong beef flavor. It also absorbs smoke and spice flavors, so it tends to be a rich taste.
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    blasting said:
    So is this a nostalgic thing?  I can't see eating cow tongue by choice unless it's something you grew up with. 
    every food is weird to someone somewhere


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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    blasting said:
    So is this a nostalgic thing?  I can't see eating cow tongue by choice unless it's something you grew up with. 
    It's tasty. I mean really.. how is eating a tongue that much stranger than eating the ribcage of an animal?
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    There is an awesome taco restaurant near me that has the best beef langua tacos.  My wife and kids think I'm crazy for eating them but they're sooooo tasty.  Make sure and post pics.

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  • MelSharples
    MelSharples Posts: 260
    GATraveller said:
    There is an awesome taco restaurant near me that has the best beef langua tacos.  My wife and kids think I'm crazy for eating them but they're sooooo tasty.  Make sure and post pics.

    Where is this taco restaurant that you speak of? Always interested in a food field trip...
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
    Growing up we ate all of the animal. Yes I did grow up pretty poor....not much different then today. Tongue USED to be a cheap piece of the cow. Not so much anymore. At 5.99 a lbs. it is more of a treat then anything else anymore. If cooked correct it will melt in your mouth it is so tender. Just my .02.
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    MelSharples said:
    GATraveller said:
    There is an awesome taco restaurant near me that has the best beef langua tacos.  My wife and kids think I'm crazy for eating them but they're sooooo tasty.  Make sure and post pics.

    Where is this taco restaurant that you speak of? Always interested in a food field trip...
    Don Pedro on Buford Highway in Norcross.  

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  • MelSharples
    MelSharples Posts: 260
    GATraveller said:
    MelSharples said:
    GATraveller said:
    There is an awesome taco restaurant near me that has the best beef langua tacos.  My wife and kids think I'm crazy for eating them but they're sooooo tasty.  Make sure and post pics.

    Where is this taco restaurant that you speak of? Always interested in a food field trip...
    Don Pedro on Buford Highway in Norcross.  

    Not far from me at all, will check it out one day. Thanks!
    LBGE 2015 - Atlanta
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    edited January 2016
    MelSharples said:
    GATraveller said:
    MelSharples said:
    GATraveller said:
    There is an awesome taco restaurant near me that has the best beef langua tacos.  My wife and kids think I'm crazy for eating them but they're sooooo tasty.  Make sure and post pics.

    Where is this taco restaurant that you speak of? Always interested in a food field trip...
    Don Pedro on Buford Highway in Norcross.  

    Not far from me at all, will check it out one day. Thanks!
    It's not much for decor but really good authentic food and cheap!!  Enjoy!

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Thatgrimguy said:
    blasting said:
    So is this a nostalgic thing?  I can't see eating cow tongue by choice unless it's something you grew up with. 
    It's tasty. I mean really.. how is eating a tongue that much stranger than eating the ribcage of an animal?

    Good point.  I would try it if given the opportunity.  

    At more than double the price of Angus brisket, I don't see buying it myself anytime soon.

    Phoenix 
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  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
    Tongue has been on the menu at NY Jewish delis forever. I have yet to try it. But I look forward to seeing some pics of your cook.

       Jim
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    tongue is on the menu at the Chicken Ranch too, west of Vegas
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    That was my nickname amount the cheerleaders.  B)
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    tongue is on the menu at the Chicken Ranch too, west of Vegas

    Yer killin' me here

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • PSC
    PSC Posts: 148
    Delicious! but better in the crock pot IMHO
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  • SGH
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    Thatgrimguy said:
    I mean really.. how is eating a tongue that much stranger than eating the ribcage of an animal?
    Or even its anus for that matter (imitation calamari). 

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