"I'm still not eating it." Undeterred, I describe the excitement I felt as a kid when I'd lift the lid on my mom's big frying pan and spy a beef tongue cooking there. "It was curled -- you know, like ...

5. Turn the flame high, and let the beef cook for 4 hours, or until it is very tender. 6. Then, turn off the flame. Place the tongue on a large plate and remove the skin, it will easily detach ...