Lengua Tacos
If you see beef tongue on the menu it's usually in the form of lengua tacos at a Mexican restaurant, and they are super tasty! Today I made some beef tongue tacos with homemade salsa verde. For the most part this is an easy hands off cook! If you're feeling a little adventurous you should definitely give this a try!
Ingredients:
- 1 Beef Tongue
- 2 Tbsp Beef Tallow
- 1/2 Onion
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- SPG
- SecretSalt
- Corn Tortillas
- Diced White Onion
- Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Tomatillo Salsa
- 12 Tomatillos
- 3 Jalapeños
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 Cup Oil (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the beef tongue, beef tallow, onion and garlic in a vacuum-sealed bag. Submerge in a sous vide bath at 185°F overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- Remove from the bag and peel off the outer membrane. Trim off any excess fat.
- Season generously with SPG and secret salt.
- Place on a direct heat, or barrel cooker with wood for an open-fire taste. Keep the lid open and maintain a temperature of 350-400°F. The goal is to develop color, smoke, and a slight crust. Cook for about 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the smoker and cube for tacos.
- Fill your corn tortillas with beef tongue chunks, then top with diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and a generous spoonful of salsa verde.
- Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion for about 20 minutes until slightly charred.
- Transfer to a food processor with garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- For a creamier texture, slowly add the oil while blending.
