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Anybody smoke a Beef Tongue or Heart before?
« on: July 04, 2014, 12:07:09 AM »
I have a beef tongue and heart in the freezer. Do you think they would be worth smoking?

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Re: Anybody smoke a Beef Tongue or Heart before?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2014, 01:48:31 AM »
I smoked a hog head a few weeks ago it turned out great. The Tongue was still in it and it was good but could have been better with some more moisture.  I would brine the tongue then slowly smoke it, allowing some of the fat to break down.

As to the heart, Personally I believe heart is best sliced or diced small. Seasoned it simply salt, pepper, oil (fresh garlic if you like it). Skewered then seared medium-rare over hot coals. Liver is fantastic this way also. My sons girlfriend ate nearly half a deer heart without knowing what she was eating. For years we had made deer heart and liver on the stove top in a skillet. I learned this technique watching Andrew Zimmer on bizarre foods.
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