TONGUE - ITALIAN STYLE

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I use to put my nose up to this as a kid...I had no idea what I was missing!!

Provided by Giana Martino

Categories     Beef

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 beef tongue
2 Tbsp margarine
3 carrots, sliced
2 onions, chopped
4 oz ham, cooked & diced
1/2 c italian red wine
1 can(s) 13 oz. peeled tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
2 Tbsp italian parsley
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Wash tongue, and place in large kettle with enough water to cover. Simmer 2-2-1/2 hrs until barely tender. Reserve 1/2 cup of water from tongue. Remove tongue, peel off skin and trim well. In a large dutch oven, melt margarine, add carrots and onions, cook until lightly brown. Add ham, then the wine and then add reserved liquid from tongue, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, parsley & salt and pepper to taste. Add tongue back to sauce and simmer until tender.

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