Name: Old-Timey Beef Tongue Sandwich (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 12 min
Cook time: 1 h 48 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Beef Tongue; 8 cups Water; 1/4 cup Salt; 2 tbsp Vinegar-white; 1 tbsp Peppercorns-black; 2 Bay Leaves; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Pickle Relish; 1 tsp Mustard-yellow; 8 slices Bread-white; 1/4 cup Onion-thinly sliced

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A classic, comforting sandwich featuring tender beef tongue, simple seasonings, and a creamy spread on soft bread.

Total 3h

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 12

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Beef Tongue
1.5 lbs 680 g Beef Tongue
Brine
8 cups 1.9 L Water
cup 60 mL Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Vinegar-white
1 tbsp 15 mL Peppercorns-black
2 2 Bay Leaves
Spread
cup 120 g Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Pickle Relish
1 tsp 5 mL Mustard-yellow
Sandwich
8 slices 8 slices Bread-white
cup 60 mL Onion-thinly sliced
Lettuce Lettuce

Equipment

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Instructions

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Place Beef Tongue in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until very tender.
While the tongue is simmering, prepare the Brine by combining all Brine ingredients in a separate pot. Bring to a boil, then cool completely.
Once the tongue is cooked, peel off the skin while it is still warm. This is easier to do while warm.
Place the peeled tongue in the cooled Brine and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
To make the Spread, combine all Spread ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Slice the brined tongue thinly.
Spread both slices of Bread with the Spread. Layer with sliced tongue, Onion, and Lettuce. Serve immediately.