Post by: pianoman9701 on June 16, 2012, 08:52:19 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on June 16, 2012, 09:04:07 AM
Maybe it was the Chile Colorado sauce it was in but I liked it :dunno:
Post by: Special T on June 16, 2012, 12:55:32 PM
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Post by: RadSav on June 16, 2012, 02:03:36 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 17, 2012, 07:46:08 AM
I really like beef tongue so I thought I would try it once. After a whole lot of cursing and cutting I finally pulled a tongue from my 7X7 bull. It was about enough meat to make a single taco. I hate to waste any meat on an animal, but that was surely not worth the effort.
I think I'll try it on my next kill. I know for the uric flavor WAelkhunter spoke of, when I cook octopus, it has the same problem unless you neutralize the acid with a milk bath for a couple of hours. Thanks for the feedback all.
Post by: RadSav on June 17, 2012, 01:45:24 PM
I think I'll try it on my next kill. I know for the uric flavor WAelkhunter spoke of, when I cook octopus, it has the same problem unless you neutralize the acid with a milk bath for a couple of hours. Thanks for the feedback all.
Mmmm Yummy Octopus! Now that is worth the effort :EAT: Love those.
Post by: Humptulips on June 18, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
I really like beef tongue so I thought I would try it once. After a whole lot of cursing and cutting I finally pulled a tongue from my 7X7 bull. It was about enough meat to make a single taco. I hate to waste any meat on an animal, but that was surely not worth the effort.
I can't understand this. There is really a lot of meat on an elk tongue. Perhaps you did not get it all. Skin the lower jaw and take everything between the lower jaw bones.
Preparing tongue starts right after the kill same as the rest of the meat. Don't leave the tongue in the animal and haul it around for a day or two or you will have the same taste as a gut shot deer. Get the tongue out the first day and wash it off good. I then put it in some salt water and let it soak over night.
I like tongue sandwiches so my prep is simple. I boil it for several hours, peel it and slice it. Tongue is tough so cook it a long time to help tenderize it. A little horseradish and mustard makes a nice sandwich. Alternatively I have ground it and made a sandwich spread. Nothing fancy, just mayo, pickles, horseradish and a little salt and pepper.
My mom always boiled it in water with cloves but I prefer it without the cloves.
I find deer tongue to be too small for slicing so I usually mix it with some other meat and boil it, grind it and make sandwich spread.
Post by: RadSav on June 18, 2012, 11:44:10 PM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on June 19, 2012, 02:30:58 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 21, 2012, 09:25:36 AM
I like trying new things and don't like to waste but the tongue just seems weird to me
Post by: KopperBuck on June 21, 2012, 09:44:34 AM
It is by far one of the most tender cuts, and delicious. For those that have bad experiences either you weren't preparing it right, or cooking it right. I have on numerous occasions, and I do mean numerous, slipped folks the "tongue" and they said it was some of the best meat they've had.
The way I was raised eating it will usually turn most people off to it, but it takes nothing away from the taste. We usually throw it in the crockpot all day and low or medium, enough to simmer. Outer layer and all. My dad does it plain, I like to toss some onions and other goodies to season a bit. After an all day simmer throw that bad boy on the plate and skin quickly. Slice and eat hot.
Using the same method, if I have several in a season, which I usually do since no one takes it, I'll slice real thin and use for sandwiches.
You can also fry it as mentioned before, as I think it's what you'll typically find at your local taco wagon. If you don't trust those, try a local mexican joint.
Another popular method is to pickle it, also very good.
If properly skinned an elk tongue is more than enough for a meal, and a deer tongue will get you plenty with side dishes.
I'm not sure where the uric acid is coming in unless it had to do with the cleaning process. The protective coating on the tongue should almost ensure no problems, let alone there being one in the first place.
Easiest way to pull the tongue out - come from the bottom of the jaw. Done right you should only need 3-4 cuts. One along each side of the jaw. Pull the tongue through the bottom and whack. Make sure before you cook that you trim up the base, as well as some of the under carriage so it's a little neater and clean.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 18, 2012, 08:12:24 AM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 20, 2012, 10:21:05 AM
Post by: Humptulips on July 20, 2012, 08:08:06 PM
I give you all credit for trying but all I can say is WOW!! Out of all the parts of the deer and elk I have killed the last thing next to the weiner and bladder would have to be the tongue. I seem to find enough steaks, roasts, and burger to keep me and my family going that the tongue is the last thing on my mind. but to each their own so have at it. If any of you live in or around the Tri-City area let me know and you can come and carve out the tongue of any and all the animals we get. Happy hunting! and try to remember all of the times that animal has licked his testicles and all of the female parts of all the animals it could find. Hee hee!
It's all in your head and there is no getting past it if your brain tells you it shouldn't be edible.
My brother in law tried tongue but can't get past the tongue thing even though he said it wasn't bad. My Dad won't even try cougar and bear meat leaves me cold. I had a bad experience with some stinky bear meat once.
It's good but you have to have an open mind if that's possible.
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Post by: meathacker on August 06, 2012, 02:12:19 PM
My brother in law who's a member on here swears elk tongue is delicious. He is constantly eating raw fish when we are out on the boat too... :hello:
I like trying new things and don't like to waste but the tongue just seems weird to me
It is Great! it the first thing i eat from my elk every year (i dont mess with the deer its to small). I boil it for about 45 min. add some seasoning to the water and a few carrots, celery. peal off the skin and slice it up. I like to dip it into some of that beaver Sweet and spicy mustard. Yum. If you don't want them hit me up ill take it off your hands. As for the raw fish on the boat... It doesn't get any fresher!
Post by: meathacker on September 21, 2012, 10:56:13 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 21, 2012, 10:57:26 AM
Post by: RadSav on September 21, 2012, 02:07:24 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2012, 02:18:12 PM
Not interested in trying either one.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 21, 2012, 02:32:06 PM
Post by: KopperBuck on September 21, 2012, 02:34:21 PM
Tongue is in he same class as Rocky Mountain Oysters as far as I'm concerned.
Not interested in trying either one.
Now you're missing out. I love myself a well cooked nut :drool: :chuckle:
Seriously though, good stuff. If you're ever in Rock Creek first part of August - www.testyfesty.com (http://www.testyfesty.com)
It's a hoot. You can stay in Missoula and the jump on testy fest school bus!
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 21, 2012, 03:13:05 PM
Post by: RadSav on September 21, 2012, 03:41:31 PM
Tongue is in he same class as Rocky Mountain Oysters as far as I'm concerned.
Not interested in trying either one.
Now you're missing out. I love myself a well cooked nut :drool: :chuckle:
Seriously though, good stuff. If you're ever in Rock Creek first part of August - www.testyfesty.com (http://www.testyfesty.com)
It's a hoot. You can stay in Missoula and the jump on testy fest school bus!
:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
Brains and Testies make me barf! Tried brains only once. Nuts twice only because a friend insisted I must have gotten a bad bag-o-nuts the first time. Nope just as bad the second time around.
Post by: Hawgdawg on January 29, 2013, 11:42:59 AM