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Pan Seared Veal Tongue w/ Thyme Red Wine Reduction

Pan Seared Veal Tongue w/ Thyme Red Wine Reduction

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by coffeefoodwritergirl

Pan Seared Veal Tongue w/ Thyme Red Wine Reduction

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by coffeefoodwritergirl

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    coffeefoodwritergirl's Notes: Veal tongue is so tender and delicious if cooked properly -- if undercooked it can be rubbery. My husband makes a delicious veal tongue which is basically just boiled and then garnished with...

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Serves 10-12 as an appetizer

  1. Place veal tongue in stock pot, cover with water and boil for about 1 and ½ hours until very tender.

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  2. Take out of pot, and when cool enough to handle, peel off the tough outer membrane.

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  3. Cool completely and slice into ½ inch thick slices.

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  4. Season with salt and pepper.

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  5. Heat a skillet with 1 tbs. butter and 1 Tbs. olive oil over medium high heat.

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  6. Sear each slice of veal tongue on medium high until nicely golden brown.

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  7. Arrange on platter, drizzle Thyme Red Wine Reduction on top and garnish with thyme sprigs.

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For the Thyme, Red Wine Reduction:

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1 tablespoon e.v. olive oil Ask the
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1/8 cup red onion (finely chopped) Ask the
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1 bottle red wine (perferable Cabernet) Ask the
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1 teaspoon course ground black pepper Ask the
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1 cup beef stock (I like Wolfgang Puck's - organic -- or homemade) Ask the
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1 clove garlic (mined) Ask the
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1/2 cup port Ask the
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1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme Ask the
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1 teaspoon agave nectar Ask the
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1 teaspoon corn starch (dissolved in a little water) Ask the
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  1. Melt olive oil and 1 Tbs. butter in large saucepan. Sauté red onion until almost translucent; turn heat to low, add garlic and sauté until tender.

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  2. Add beef broth, red wine, port, pepper and thyme and cook down until reduced by 2/2 and slightly thick. Adjust for salt.

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  3. Whisk in cornstarch a little at a time until desired thickness. Whisk in butter. Serve.

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