Meat · raw

Ox tongue

Also called beef tongue, lengua

A large beef tongue, simmered until tender and peeled; rich and fine-grained. Used for tacos de lengua, Japanese gyutan and cold cuts.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T3 · In a pinchBeef brisket

    Braise until tender; coarser grain, less silky.

  • T3 · In a pinchBeef cheeks

    Braise until tender; shreds rather than slicing neatly.

  • T3 · In a pinchCorned beef

    For cold sliced uses; grainier and saltier.

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