Wife not pleased with my tongue

atomicsmoke · Dec 14, 2014

My wife wasn't very happy with my tongue smoking plans today.Nothing dirty here just getting your attention.

Here are the subjects: two beef, one pork.

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atomicsmoke
Dec 14, 2014

To be braised in the smoker a la Squirell.

I want to serve the meat as cold cut, so the braising liquid is just water and aromatics (whole peppercorn, bay leaf, onion, garlicgarlic, salt).

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atomicsmoke
Dec 14, 2014

dingo007 · Dec 14, 2014

I'm in for this one.....I love me some tongue. If it helps any m wife has the same problem with the look of tongue....but always goes back for seconds once it done! I haven't tried braising on a smoker...another thing to add to the list!

gary s · Dec 14, 2014

I'm watching too

Gary

welshrarebit · Dec 14, 2014

I'm taking notes...

atomicsmoke · Dec 15, 2014

Something went wrong....it didn't peel as it usually does.

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atomicsmoke
Dec 15, 2014

I had to use the knife for most of the skin. Doesn't look pretty.

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atomicsmoke
Dec 15, 2014

crazymoon · Dec 15, 2014

Should have peeled right off if it was cooked long enough ?

atomicsmoke · Dec 15, 2014

I Know...I've done this before. 5 hours (low)

dingo007 · Dec 16, 2014

Bummer mate...I've had that happen once before...no idea why...twas the same recipe.method that i use all the time...just wouldn't peel.

I've got a couple of pig tongues and one lamb tongue...i was going to confit...but I might try this braising method. Haven't had a beef tongue for ages...since they went up to >$20 tongue round here

Whatcha gonna do with them now? Lengua Burritos are always a winner.

atomicsmoke · Dec 16, 2014

Other than pi$$ing me off and the less than attractive appearance they are great. Not as much smoke flavour as I hoped , but the aromatics did their job.

Had some of the pig tongue last night. Was good.
I froze the beef tongues. From my prev batches I noticed it benefits from freezing.

Will follow up next week when I will serve one of them.

leah elisheva · Dec 18, 2014

Grew up on beef tongue! Could share some hilarious stories of friends coming over and just crying! Meanwhile, your food looks terrific! Cheers and Merry Christmas! - Leah

atomicsmoke · Dec 18, 2014

Thank you Leah. You are right....even amongst grownups tongue on the table can cause good laughs.

One of my favorites is chasing my kids with a pig head in hand.

leah elisheva · Dec 18, 2014

Love that!!!! Fantastic imagery! Keep on! Cheers! - Leah

moikel · Dec 18, 2014

Still cheap here but harder to find. Used to be eaten like corn beef back in the day or as a cold cut.

Cured & smoked was more a European thing ,my preferred version. I just cure them same as my bacon.

Now I wonder where all the tongues go

dingo007 · Dec 19, 2014

Moikel said:
Still cheap here but harder to find. Used to be eaten like corn beef back in the day or as a cold cut.

Cured & smoked was more a European thing ,my preferred version. I just cure them same as my bacon.

Now I wonder where all the tongues go

The abattoir I worked in made pet food from the offal, tongue, skin, bones etc...all just went into a massive kettle, cooked then ground and sent off to a processor to turn into pellets etc....

Beef in general has sky rocketed in price here....so much so my favorite mexican place took lengua burritos off the menu...very sad..

smooth move · Dec 30, 2014

we dip the tongue in boiling water then peel and cook it. smoked tongue makes a great fajita taco.

gary s · Dec 30, 2014

Never tried Tongue

shaggy91954 · Jan 29, 2015

gary s said:
Never tried Tongue

I've had tongue, but she complained when I bit it.................but seriously, what does it compare to? Liver, gizzard, hearts, tenderloin???? And what does a tail taste like?

moikel · Jan 30, 2015

Moikel said:
Still cheap here but harder to find. Used to be eaten like corn beef back in the day or as a cold cut.

Cured & smoked was more a European thing ,my preferred version. I just cure them same as my bacon.

Now I wonder where all the tongues go

I think they go boxed to Japan to get used in yakitori grills or hotpots.Going to Tokyo in April so I will see for sure.

smokinpapist · Feb 15, 2016

shaggy91954 said:
gary s said:

Never tried Tongue

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I've had tongue, but she complained when I bit it.................but seriously, what does it compare to? Liver, gizzard, hearts, tenderloin???? And what does a tail taste like?

Tongue has the most intense beefy flavor, much like strip steak, but better.

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