SWEET & SOUR TONGUE 
3 to 4 lb. tongue
2 tbsp. sugar
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 c. sweet wine
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. light brown sugar

Place tongue in boiling water to cover, boil for 1 hour, drain. Fill pot with cold water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Remove and skin tongue. Slice when cold and set aside.

In large frying pan or sauce pot, put 2 tablespoons sugar with chopped onion. Cook until it becomes a soft brown texture (caramelized). Add 1 small can tomato paste, 1 cup sweet wine and 1/2 cup raisins. Place sliced tongue in sauce and cook for 30 minutes in covered pot. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cook about 15 minutes longer.

 

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