Bite Your Tongue! Why We Love Eating Tongue And You Should Too

Of all the organ meats, there’s one in particular I find that lends itself to almost any preparation and any type of meal. Grilled, fried, braised or pickled, it’s often hard to tell the difference between it and a more “traditional” cut. Like most offal, you’ll find it served all over the world. I’m talking about tongues.

Though it tastes similar to other cuts of red meat like lamb shank, filet mignon, or flank steak, but is fatter and more mild. It can be cooked in so many things like soups, salads and sandwiches — it’s actually regularly used around the globe. In Mexico they put it on tacos — the famous dish is called “Tacos de Lengua.” Ray beef tongue is eaten at Korean or Japanese BBQ restaurants.

Bite Your Tongue! Why We Love Eating Tongue And You Should Too