Meat

Tongue

Horse tongue is a large muscle that becomes tender and mild after long simmering and peeling of the rough outer skin. The interior slices beautifully for cold plates, sandwiches, and warm sautéed dishes. Flavour is gentle and slightly sweet, less assertive than liver. Poach with aromatics until a skewer meets little resistance; peel while warm, chill in the cooking liquid, and slice thin. Mustard, pickles, and sharp salads are classic partners in French and Central Asian service.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

PeeledPressedSimmeredSliced

Traits

Cold FriendlyLarge MuscleMildPeel After SimmerSliceableTender When Done

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 245

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 18.9 g
Saturated Fat 5.22 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.02 g
Cholesterol 93.5 mg
Sodium 56.9 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.2 g
Water 56.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 245 kcal
Water 56.5 g
Protein 20.2 g
Fat 18.9 g
- Saturated Fat 5.22 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.02 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 37.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.76 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 8.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg
Minerals 380 mg
- Major Minerals 379 mg
  - Calcium 46 mg
  - Sodium 56.9 mg
  - Potassium 276 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 93.5 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.21 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.76 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.62 · vitamin-b6: 0.41 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 8.1 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.3 · vitamin-k: 1.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 56.87 · Potassium: 276 · Calcium: 46 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Tongue is a fatty muscle with rich collagen when slow-cooked.

History

1500FR

French cooks prepared horse tongue for cold sliced platters and sandwiches.

1900KZ

Kazakh feast tables included simmered horse tongue among other organs.

2008

Specialty delis offered pressed horse tongue in horse-eating regions.