Pickled Tongue Recipes

PICKLED TONGUE

Steps:

• Boil tongue in salt water for 3 hours. Peel skin from the tongue.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a large, nonreactive pot and bring to a boil.
• Add meat and boil for 10 minutes.
• Cool and store in refridgerator for one week.
• Slice tongue thinly to serve.

JOAN NATHAN'S PICKLED TONGUE OR BRISKET

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wash and remove most of the fat from the tongue or brisket.
• In a bowl, mix together the salt, spices, brown sugar, and garlic. Rub the mixture all over the meat. Place the meat in a large, nonmetal container that will fit in your refrigerator or a plastic zip-top bag.
• Dissolve the saltpeter in the warm water and pour over the meat. Weigh the meat down with a plate and something heavy on top, like a clean stone or brick, and cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 10 to 14 days, turning the meat every 2 to 3 days.
• Remove the meat from the pickling solution and place it in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, remove the meat, and discard the water. Repeat this process 3 more times.
• Place the meat in the pot and cover with cold water again; bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer , covered, for about 2 hours or until tender.
• If cooking tongue, peel the skin off while it is still warm. Cool the meat and slice thinly.
• Serve on a platter with mustard or horseradish or as a sandwich.
• Enjoy.