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Creamy Lengua (Pork Tongue)

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Creamy Lengua (Pork Tongue)

Creamy Lengua turns tender pork tongue into a rich, corn-studded skillet dish.

45 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Creamy Lengua (Pork Tongue)

  • 1 lb pork tongue
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 can (370 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup reserved tongue broth
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose cream

How to cook Creamy Lengua (Pork Tongue)

  1. 1.Pressure-cook pork tongue with 1 tablespoon salt and enough water to cover for 25–30 minutes.
  2. 2.Cool slightly, reserve 1 cup broth, peel away the outer skin, and slice tongue about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. 3.Melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until tender and fragrant.
  4. 4.Add tongue and soy sauce; cook 2–3 minutes, turning slices once or twice.
  5. 5.Add evaporated milk, reserved broth, corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until beginning to thicken.
  6. 6.Stir in all-purpose cream and simmer 1 minute. Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
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