COW TONGUE TACOS - BARBACOA DE LENGUA

This is a family favorite of ours, but it was the first time that I ever got the tongue myself.

While I was down at Hive account@shalomacres with Hive account@mericanhomestead, Hive account@beatitudes8, and Hive account@randomstuff, we butchered a cow. Many hands make light work, so it went well with all the people that we had helping. Just as we were about to give the remains a "viking funeral" I noticed something.

The head was on top of the burn pile, with the tongue hanging out of its mouth. I took one look at that and knew that there was no way Hive account@mama-pepper would ever let me allow the tongue to burned rather than eaten. Though I had never done so before, I figured that I had better go in there and get it out.

I successfully completely part one, which was obtaining the tongue. Below, I will show you how we cook it.

INGREDIENTS

Here is the basic list of what we use when we make our tacos. Individual taste and preference will vary, so if you do try this recipe, feel free to tweak it and "make it your own."

Cow Tongue
Corn Tortillas
1 Bunch Cilantro
1 White Onion
Salt & Pepper
Hot Sauce as Preferred
Limes or Key Limes if Desired

COW TONGUE TACO RECIPE

We place the whole, washed tongue in a slow cooker with about a half cup of water. We find it best to cook it on low heat for ten to twelve hours.

Once it is fully cooked, it should look like this. The meat should be able to fall apart as you begin to work with it, so if it is very rubbery, you may need to cook it for longer.

Remove the outer layer of skin to expose the meat within.

Using two forks, begin to shred the meat. If the meat is cooked all the way through, this should not be very difficult.

This is what the meat should look like when it is ready. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet so they become soft, warm, and pliable.

Wrap the corn tortillas in a small towel to keep them that way.

Chop the cilantro and place in a bowl.

Dice the onion and place in another bowl.

Set the hot sauces of your choice on the table.

MAKE THE TACOS AND EAT!

After thanking God for the food with your family, it is time to make the tacos and be blessed with a delicious meal. Just put some of the shredded inside one of the corn tortillas, top with cilantro, onions, hot sauce, and a squeeze of a fresh cut lime. Then, enjoy!

We've been eating these for years, and they are much better than the name may lead you to believe. In fact, I've even claimed that they are so tasty, it kind of makes you wish that the whole cow was just one giant tongue out in the field, like a half ton slug or something. If you do give these a try, I think that you will be impressed.