SMOKED BEEF TONGUE

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Categories     Beef     Roast     Dinner

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One smoked beef tongue (about 2lbs.)
1-inch piece fresh ginger root (optional)
Three slices unpeeled lemon or 2 Tbs. Vinegar
Two bay leaves
1 tsp. Peppercorns
1 cup dark brown sugar
One cup fresh cooked cranberries or canned sauce plus juice of 1 a lemon
12 whole cloves
1/2 cup dry red wine or sherry
1 unpeeled lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Wash tongue, cover with cold water and let stand 3-5 hours. Drain, place in saucepan with enough cold water to cover, the ginger (don‚t use powdered), 3 lemon slices, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low hear 3-5 hours, or until tender (it‚s cooked when the skin can be removed). Let cool, then cut off back part of tongue.

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