Fresh Tongue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 to 5 lb.) tongue
4 c. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. diced celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Wash tongue.
Place in pot. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until tender, allowing about 50 minutes per pound.
Let tongue cool in cooking liquid. Remove skin. Slice and serve cold or hot. Makes 6 servings.