How to cook Cow Tongue the easy way!

Ingredients

• 1 whole Beef Tongue (about 2.5 lbs, trimmed of excess fat and membranes)
• 1 large Large Onion (quartered)
• 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (loosely packed, chopped)
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf (optional)
• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns (whole)
• 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
• 2 cups Beer or Beef Stock (choose one; beer adds depth, stock keeps it gluten‑free)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing onion and garlic)
• 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Paprika

Instructions

1. Rinse and Trim Tongue

   Rinse the beef tongue under cold water, trim away any excess fat or silver skin, and pat dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Aromatics

   Quarter the onion, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sauté Onion and Garlic (Optional)

   Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the pressure cooker, set to sauté mode, and cook the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Tongue and Seasonings

   Place the whole tongue into the pressure cooker. Add the quartered onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, bay leaf, peppercorns, cumin, paprika, and salt. Pour in 2 cups of beer, stock, or water.

   Time: PT2M

5. Pressure Cook

   Seal the lid, ensure the vent is closed, and set the cooker to high pressure for 45 minutes.

   Time: PT45M

6. Release Pressure

   Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.

   Time: PT10M

7. Peel the Tongue

   Remove the tongue with tongs, let it rest for a couple of minutes, then peel off the outer skin – it should come off easily.

   Time: PT5M

8. Slice and Serve

   Slice the tongue thinly on a bias, arrange on a serving platter, and garnish with extra fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g