Pork Tongue Salad with Pickled Cucumbers – A Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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Pork tongue is deservedly considered one of the most tender meat offals and is often used for festive appetizers. For example, pork tongue salad with pickled cucumbers is a real treat! We share a simple and delicious step-by-step recipe!

Preparation time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 800 g pork tongue;
• 6 pickled cucumbers;
• 5-6 chicken eggs;
• 50 g walnuts;
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise;
• salt and ground black pepper.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Boil the pork tongue in boiling water until tender. This will take approximately 1.5-2 hours, depending on the size of the tongue. You can also add an onion, bay leaf, and any broth spices you like.
2. Afterward, let the cooked tongue cool completely and slice it into strips.
3. Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, cool them, peel, and slice into strips or dice. Slice the pickled cucumbers in the same way. If they are very large, you can use 3-4 pieces.
4. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a stronger aroma, then finely chop them with a knife.
5. Combine all ingredients, dress the salad with mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve. Enjoy your meal!