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Sausages · Germany

German Tongue Sausage (Zungenwurst)

A traditional German sausage made from beef tongue, seasoned and cooked to perfection.

180 minutes4 servings
German Tongue Sausage (Zungenwurst)
Photo: Tamorlan · CC BY-SA 2.5

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the beef tongue and place in a large pot.
  2. Add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, nutmeg, coriander, and allspice.
  3. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. Cut into slices and serve with mustard or pickles.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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