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Sheep Tongue

Ovis aries (lingual tissue) Allergen-Free
Sheep Tongue

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animal Product)
  • Primary Cuisine Latin American, European, Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sheep

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Sheep Tongue ?

A tender and flavorful cut of offal from a sheep, known for its rich taste and smooth, delicate texture when properly prepared.

"A culinary sleeper hit: incredibly tender and flavorful with proper slow-cooking, challenging perceptions of offal."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Sheep Tongue ?

Rich, savory, subtly meaty, very tender (when cooked)

Taste
Rich, mild, meaty, slightly fatty
Texture
Extremely tender, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth after long cooking
Aroma
Mildly meaty, slightly gamey
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Collagen Content

High, contributes to rich broth and texture

Cooking Time

Typically 2-3 hours for tenderness

Protein Content

~17g per 100g (cooked)

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 100 g
Calories230 kcal
Total Fat17.5 g
Saturated Fat6.5 g
Trans Fat0.7 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Protein17 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium5 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Potassium230 mg

Le secret du chef

For ultimate tenderness, slow-cook tongue in an aromatic broth for several hours until fork-tender, then peel the outer skin easily.

Substituts & Proportions pour Sheep Tongue

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Sheep Tongue est Beef Tongue, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. The most direct substitute, larger but offers the same rich flavor and tender texture when slow-cooked.

Substituts pour Sheep Tongue avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Beef Tongue Meilleur 1:1 The most direct substitute, larger but offers the same rich flavor and tender texture when slow-cooked.
Pork Tongue 1:1 Similar texture and fat content, slightly less gamey, versatile in various cuisines.
Oxtail 1:1 Provides a similar rich, gelatinous, and fall-apart tender meat after long braising.
Tenderloin (Pork/Beef) 1:1 For a tender, rich meat, though it lacks the specific offal flavor and high fat content.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Sheep Tongue

  1. Look for fresh, intact tongues.
  2. Clean well before cooking.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Sheep Tongue ?

  • Picadillo
  • tacos
  • mustard sauces
  • pickles
  • capers
  • potatoes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Sheep Tongue ?

Rich, savory, subtly meaty, very tender (when cooked) Mildly meaty, slightly gamey

Quel est un bon substitut pour Sheep Tongue ?

Le meilleur substitut est Beef Tongue (1:1). The most direct substitute, larger but offers the same rich flavor and tender texture when slow-cooked.

Comment choisir et conserver le Sheep Tongue ?

Look for fresh, intact tongues. Clean well before cooking.

Ingrédients Meat, Offal associés

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