Beef tongue anyone?
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52200)
Staten Island, New York
March 24, 2026 10:22am CST
I just put a large beef tongue into a pot filled with water and, once it comes to a boil, I’m gonna simmer it for about two hours.
To the pot I added sea salt, rainbow peppercorns, carrot, onion, and celery.
This tongue will probably last me for three days at least as I’m the only one who will be eating it.
I don’t get why my mom got it for me knowing I’m alone.
Today, I have to finish her chicken pilaf she made over the weekend so I will only be able to eat the tongue starting tomorrow.
Have you ever tried beef tongue?
What did you think of it?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Mar
@lovebuglena I can't imagine that Vince would enjoy cooking it. Maybe I should.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar
@JudyEv all you do is put it in a pot of water with the veggies and it cooks itself.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar
It’s rather expensive though it seems.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
24 Mar
@lovebuglena - When Mom was still alive, she cooked the beef tongue for me when she knew we were visiting.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Mar
@LadyDuck That was very nice of her. Is there maybe a store where you can buy already cooked tongue?
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@LindaOHio (222728)
• United States
27 Mar
I've never had it...you can have my portion.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Mar
I had beef tongue before and quite enjoyed it.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar
How did you have it? Just boiled?
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Mar
@freelancermariagrace That sounds really good.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
26 Mar
@lovebuglena, it was creamy. I ordered it at a restaurant. It had cream, mushrooms, onions, and other ingredients.
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@Ineeddentures (35206)
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24 Mar
I quite like beef tongue.
We used to get it years ago but it seems like nobody sells it anymore.
I might have been inclined to put it in a crock pot early on the morning along with the vegetables including potatoes
And then served it up to myself at night.
I hope it turns out good Lena
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Mar
After two hours, I took it out, removed the skin, cut it in half, and put it back for another half an hour just in case. I’m about to take it out.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Mar
@Ineeddentures I won’t be able to eat it till tomorrow. Gotta eat my mom’s chicken pilaf first. Though I really crave for a bite of tongue right now.
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@Ineeddentures (35206)
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24 Mar
@lovebuglena
Sounds like it will be fine Lena.
Let it rest before slicing
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Mar
If it is not overcooked, it’s very tender and delicious.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar
@Jehanne to me, if you eat beef tongue, you cannot mistake it for another cut of meat.
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@Jehanne (2047)
• Philippines
25 Mar
@lovebuglena I asked my mama today and she said beef tongue we called it here "lengua"
She rarely cooked it, only when there is occasions. When it is cooked they called it Lengua Estofado. I did ask her if I happened to eat it before without knowing. She said probably since beef tongue can be confused with other cuts of beef when eaten.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Mar
It is delicious and it’s great in a salad with daikon radish and crispy onions.
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@pitsipeahie (5758)
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25 Mar
Yes, beef tongue is really delicious! I also eat pork tongue, but beef has a richer, more flavorful taste, it’s just more expensive. I cook mine using a pressure cooker so it becomes tender faster, since I really prefer it very soft. My usual recipe includes cream with mushrooms, which makes it even more flavorful and creamy. Its actually one of my favorite dishes.
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@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar
Sounds yummy. I also love veal tongue. Haven’t tried pork tongue as I don’t eat pork.
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