Tongue rubbed daily for five weeks with saltpetre (E252) and coarse sugar (Acton 1845) Beef tongues, rolled and sliced Image: https://archersbutchers.com Original Receipt from ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families‘ by Eliza Acton (Acton 1845); BEEF TONGUES (a Suffolk receipt) For each very large tongue mix with half a pound of salt two ounces of saltpetre and three quarters of a pound of the coarsest sugar, rub the tongues daily, and turn them in the pickle for five weeks, when they will be fit to be dressed or to be smoked. 1 large tongue, salt1/2 lb; sugar ¾ lb; saltpetre 2 ozs; 5 weeks |
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