Venison Tongue Tacos | MeatEater Cook

Tacos de lengua, or tongue tacos, is a classic Mexican dish and a favorite among hunters who arent afraid to eat odd bits. The tongue is a working muscle, just any other cut you commonly eat off a deer. Once you get past the mental barrier of having an animals tongue on yours, you can

Tacos de lengua, or tongue tacos, is a classic Mexican dish and a favorite among hunters who aren’t afraid to eat odd bits.

The tongue is a working muscle, just any other cut you commonly eat off a deer. Once you get past the mental barrier of having an animal’s tongue on yours, you can enjoy the unique character of this cut. Tongues are soft, bouncy, and rich with fat. This texture makes them perfect for frying until crispy, and serving in a taco.

This recipe is pretty straightforward, but does require you to simmer the tongue and peel of the rubbery, outer shell. For tips on how to peel tongue, check out my venison tongue with chimichurri video on YouTube.

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