Sweet And Sour Tongue Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Tongue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 veal or beef tongue; 1 onion, large; 3 tomatoes; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt, to taste; 2 allspice berries, crushed; 1 clove; 1/2 bay leaf; 1 small garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup raisins, golden or Muscat; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped rough

Servings: persons

1 veal or beef tongue
1 onion, large
3 tomatoes
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
salt, to taste
2 allspice berries, crushed
1 clove
1/2 bay leaf
1 small garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins, golden or Muscat
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped rough

1
Cover the tongue with boiling water and parboil for ten minutes.
2
Remove from the water and scrape off the tough skin.
3
Chop the onion and tomatoes and place in a heavy pot with the tongue and 3 cups of water.
4
Add the lemon juice and zest and honey. Cook the tongue for an hour.
5
Add the sugar, garlic and spices. Cook until tender.
6
Remove the tongue and let it cool. Strain the sauce, pressing through the onion and tomatoes. (She probably used a food mill.)
7
Rinse the dried fruit (isn't that an interesting direction?) and cook in the sauce until soft.
8
Peel off any skin that may have remained on the tongue, slice it and return to the raisin sauce.
9
Taste and correct for sugar or salt. When ready to serve, heat thoroughly.

168

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 veal or beef tongue, 1 onion, large, 3 tomatoes, 1 lemon, juiced and zested, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Tongue falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet And Sour Tongue

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