Hutchinson beef tongue with raisin sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsBeef tongue
1mediumOnion, diced
8eachesPeppercorns
1teaspoonThyme
Sprigs parsley
Celery leaves
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
===== RAISIN SAUCE =====
¾cupBrown sugar, firmly packed
3tablespoonsCornstarch
cupTongue broth
¼cupVinegar
½cupRaisins
1eachLemon, thin sliced/quartered
1tablespoonButter
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Directions

DIRECTIONS FOR BEEF TONGUE: 1. Place all ingredients into a kettle; add just enough boiling water to cover tongue. 2. Cover and simmer about 3 hours, or until tongue is tender. 3. Drain; reserve stock. 4. Remove skin and roots from tongue. 5. Serve with Raisin Sauce. DIRECTIONS FOR RAISIN SAUCE: 1.

Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir in beef broth and vinegar gradually; bring to boiling, stirring constantly. 2. Add raisins, lemon and butter. 3. Cook and stir until raisins are plump and sauce is thickened.