BEEF TONGUE WITH RAISIN SAUCE

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Something different, but good.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 5h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 freash beef tongue
3 small onoins, cut into wedges
2 small carrots, cut into pieces
4 stalks celery and leaves
6 spigs parsley
8 peppercorns
salt & pepper
1/2 c almonds blanched and split
2/3 c seedless raisins
6 Tbsp cooking fat
3 Tbsp flour
1/4 c crushed ginger snaps
1 lemon, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • 1. Wash tongue and place in a kettle with enough water to cover. Simmer 2-2 1/2 hours until barely. Remove from kettle peel off the skin and trim well.
  • 2. Place tongue back in kettle with onions, carrots, celery, and parsley. Add water to cover.
  • 3. Add peppercorns, and salt. Simmer gently until tender 3 to 5 hours. Drain, RESERVE LIQUID.
  • 4. Melt fat and add flour stir until blended.
  • 5. Gradually stir in reserved raisin and almond liquid and enough tongue liquid to make 3 cups in all.
  • 6. Add gingersnaps, almonds, raisins and lemon cubes. Season with paprika. Pour over sliced tongue. Serve hot

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