Beef Tongue – 2–3 lbs
Tender and mild when cooked, tongue is perfect for tacos or thin-sliced sandwiches.

📌 Sold by the pound.

Nutrient-Dense Recipe: Lengua Tacos

How to Prepare Beef Tongue for Tacos (Lengua Tacos)

Ingredients

• 1 Hickory Heal Farm Beef Tongue (2–3 lbs)

• 1 onion, quartered

• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 Tbsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black peppercorns

• Optional: 1 jalapeño or 1 tsp chili flakes for a little heat

• Water or beef bone broth to cover

Instructions

1. Simmer the Tongue

• Rinse tongue and place in a large pot.

• Cover with water or broth. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and optional chili.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

• Cook 2.5–3 hours (or until the tongue is very tender and can be pierced with a fork easily).

2. Peel the Skin

• Remove tongue from the pot and let cool slightly.

• Slice down the tough outer skin and peel it off while warm—it should come off easily.

• Trim any excess fat or gristle.

3. Slice or Shred the Meat

• Slice tongue into thin strips or shred into small chunks.

• For extra flavor, pan-sear the slices in a little beef tallow or butter until crispy edges form.

4. Build Your Tacos

• Warm corn tortillas.

• Fill with lengua, then top with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, salsa verde, and a squeeze of lime.

 Nutrient Highlights (per 4 oz serving)

• • ~280 calories

  • 22g protein

  • 22g fat

  • Rich in zinc, iron, choline, and vitamin B12