Sweet-And-Sour Tongue Recipe

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Sweet-And-Sour Tongue
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Ingredients
10
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Nutrition
494
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp plus 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 (2- to 2 1/2-lb) beef tongue
  • 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup vinegar

Directions:

  1. Combine soda and 2 tablespoons salt; rub over surface of tongue. Scrub with a stiff brush; rinse with cold water.
  2. Place tongue and 1 teaspoon salt in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 3 hours or until tender.
  3. Remove tongue from broth, and plunge into cold water. Reserve 1 cup broth. Remove and discard skin from tongue. Cut tongue into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  4. Place butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat until golden brown. Add flour; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved 1 cup broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients. Add sliced tongue, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
  6. Place tongue on warm platter and serve with pan liquid.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 493.66 Kcal (2067 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.1g 52%
Cholesterol 174.57mg 58%
Sodium 3716.71mg 155%
Potassium 620.93mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.84g 5%
Sugars 5.43g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 28.8g 58%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 18.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.8 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.49g 52%
Cholesterol 74.19mg 58%
Sodium 1579.58mg 155%
Potassium 263.89mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.73g 5%
Sugars 2.31g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 2%
Protein 12.24g 58%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 11%
Iron 2.4mg 32%
Calcium 8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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