Tacos de Lengua

Browning and crisping the tongue is key to great tacos, adding a bit of texture to the meltingly rich meat.

Cemitas de Lengua (Mexican Tongue Sandwiches)

A Mexican beef tongue sandwich with black beans, avocado, and crema.

Confit of Pork Tongue with Warm Lentil Salad

If beef tongue is something of a monstrosity, then pork tongue is the smaller, subtler of the two. Even so, at five or more inches in length, the tongue of a pig is not to be sneezed.

Crispy Grilled Beef Tongue

Tongue is a stress-free option for the grill. You simmer the tongue in water or stock, adding aromatics and spices. Because tongue is so fatty, you don't have to worry about it getting tough or dry.

Very Crispy Tongue with Chili Bean Paste and Sichuan Peppercorns

Tongue simmered until tender and pan-fried to crispness.

Pickled Tongue

Squeamishness aside, the tongue is such an appealing cut: tender and fatty, and delicate in taste (unlike kidneys or liver, for instance, which have a more distinctive flavor). I enjoy tongue sandwiches. Like corned beef or pastrami, the thin slices of tongue are so rich and satisfying that it's perfect between two slices of rye bread. All it needs is some horseradish and mustard, and maybe a dill pickle.

Sous Vide Carnitas for Tacos (Crispy Mexican-Style Pulled Pork)

Crisp, juicy, and tender carnitas are the undisputed king of the taco cart. While they're great using our oven recipe, they're even better when cooked sous vide. Here's how.

Duck Tongue

Duck tongues? Wait, ducks have tongues? Yes, and the organ is actually a fatty delicacy. Barely two inches long, the tongue is small and flimsy but tastes intensely ducklike. When freshly fried, duck tongues are as addictive as potato chips.

Beef Tenderloin and Pickled Onion Tacos

Simple little tacos towered with spiced seared steak, quick-pickled onions, fresh cilantro, crumbly queso fresco, and lime.

Guajillo-Braised Beef Short Rib Tacos

Not all tacos are created equal. These Guajillo-Braised Beef Short Rib Tacos are the crème de la crème of beef tacos. If you want a spicy and sophisticated taco filling, look no further than these slow-cooked, braised short rib tacos!