The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 735 — Fresh, Salted or Smoked Ox Tongue
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 735 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil one whole fresh ox tongue, or half a salted or smoked tongue, and remove the outer skin.
Cut into slices and use to garnish a dish of greens or root vegetables.
Historical editorial note: Safe cooking and handling depend on whether the tongue is raw, cured or smoked.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 735. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.