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When it comes to offal, beef tongue reigns supreme. Serve it in Mexican tacos de lengua with some salsa verde or cook it like a pot roast in the slow cooker. Any way you enjoy it is sure to be yummy. First time cooking this cut of meat? Don't freak out. Although seeing tongue meat might be off-putting at first, one bite is all you'll need to be hooked on beef tongue recipes. Whether you are making beef tongue tacos or another recipe, the first thing you need to do is prepare your seasonings. Bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, and kosher salt go a long way in adding flavor. Wash the beef tongue then add enough water to a large stockpot (or crock pot) and add the organ meat and seasonings. Cook until tender, which is about a 2-3 hours cook time, and remove the tongue from the pot. Peel back the white skin and taste buds then chop into small pieces across the grain. If making tacos, heat a pan over medium heat and add some olive oil, frying the meat until crisp. Add to corn tortillas and top with cilantro.

Take a trip to Bardstown, Kentucky, the most beautiful small town in America! Considered the bourbon capital of the world, this Nelson county town is home to many different attractions including St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, The beginning of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and My Old Kentucky Home State Park, where the Stephen Foster story plays daily. Take a trip to the Civil War Museum or indulge in some of the famous distilleries in the area including Jim Beam, Willett Distillery, Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, and Bardstown Distillery. Located on the Bluegrass Parkway, Bardstown is the second oldest city in the state and is only 2.5 hours from Nashville, TN and 1 hour from Lexington, KY. Stay in historic inns such as the Old Talbott Tavern and Jailer's inn and take in all the sights of bourbon country with help from Visit Bardstown.

When it comes to bourbon, beautiful small town Bardstown, Kentucky is the place to be. Not only is it historical (Abraham Lincoln once stayed in one of the main street inns), it, and its surrounding area is also the home to many famous distilleries, including Jim Beam, Four Roses, Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, and Buffalo Trace. Bardstown, located in the picturesque Kentucky countryside, is also home to the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, which runs bourbon excursion train rides throughout the year. Located on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, this Central Kentucky one-of-a-kind experience takes you into bourbon country while you relax in historic dining cars and enjoy a four-course meal. Partake in a bourbon tasting with your souvenir rocks glass as the Jim Beam distillery passes by your window. Now that's what I call heaven on earth. Check out our full article: https://www.wideopeneats.com/my-old-kentucky-dinner-train/ For more visit: wideopeneats.com

There's no saying how many different kinds of sandwiches there may be in the world. In America, when you say the word, "sandwich", many different varieties are bound to pop up in your head. Whether it be a classic PB&J on white bread or a ham and cheese on wheat slathered with miracle whip, each region in the United States has their own preference of sandwich toppings. And one simple and delicious sandwich that comes straight to mind is the Southern tomato sandwich packed with fresh tomato slices, black pepper, salt, and a helping of mayo. Here's how to make the perfect tomato and mayo sandwich: Find The Mayo Everyone has their own preference for mayo, but only one will reign supreme in this southern sandwich. We love using Duke's mayonnaise in this American sandwich. You can use Hellmann or Best Foods, but know we'll be judging just a tad. Pick The Tomatoes Since the sandwich is so simple, perfect ingredients are essential. Use either heirloom tomatoes or fresh summer tomatoes from the Farmer's Market to ensure your tomatoes taste just like they were picked from the garden. Slice The Bread When it comes to bread slices, sweeter is better. Any white sandwich bread will do. The flavor should be coming from the mayo and the tomato, and the bread just acts as a vehicle to get that flavor from your plate to your mouth. Grab a slice of bread, spread on that mayo, add on thick slices of ripe tomato, and enjoy.

Pickle-flavored products, from dill mints to pickle soda are booming in popularity, but nothing compares to Pickle Cotton Candy. Read more here: www.wideopeneats.com/pickle-cotton-candy/

It sounds crazy, but really, you can cook steak with mayo. The component ingredients make the condiment an excellent choice for an oil or butter substitute. Read more here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/cook-steak-with-mayo/

Forgot to pick up the brown sugar during your last shopping trip? Use one of these substitutes instead. https://www.wideopeneats.com/6-brown-sugar-substitutes/

This Dr Pepper Cotton Candy tastes just like the real thing! Read more here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/dr-pepper-cotton-candy-will-store-shelves-soon/

Cacti and aloe are awesome plants, but did you know that there are succulents that actually look like other things? Read more here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/dolphin-succulents/

If you've never had Cotton Candy Grapes, you're missing out! These sweet, barely sour grapes have hints of vanilla. Learn more about where to find them here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/cotton-candy-grapes/

You make your own luck... kind of. Check out the five good luck foods that no Southerner's table is without on New Year's Day and learn why here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/the-lucky-southern-supper-traditions-on-new-years-day/

Who said low-sugar had to be so sad? We love these 5 recipes, and there are 5 more where that came from: https://www.wideopeneats.com/10-low-sugar-desserts-for-when-you-want-to-cut-back/

Love it or hate it, okra is a classic for a reason. Switch up your prep with these 5 recipes and find 5 more here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/10-okra-recipes-that-even-okra-haters-will-love/

It's not all pumpkin spice! Spruce up your tastebuds this season with flavors you might've forgotten about in the pumpkin haze. See more fall flavors we love here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/quintessential-fall-flavors/.

The best ravioli is homemade, and you don't have to sacrifice flavor for the fillings. Try these five unique ravioli fillings and see more recipes here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/13-ravioli-fillings-thatll-inspire-you-to-make-your-own/

Bone broth might be trendy now, but it's historically always been a part of a healthy diet around the world. Learn more about making your own bone broth here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/what-are-bone-broth-health-benefits/.

Let's be honest: Thanksgiving is all about the sides. You're not showing up to the table for a "kinda juicy" bird, you're showing up for the mac and cheese and stuffing, right? Get the recipes here: https://www.wideopeneats.com/16-traditional-thanksgiving-sides-added-twist-holiday/.

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The Wacken Open Air Festival is installing a beer pipeline for their festival this fall and you won't believe how long it is! 1:1, Beer, WOE, Wide Open Eats, craft beer, festival, heavy metal

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The State Fair of Texas is iconic, and part of that legacy includes rounding up the most decadent, luxurious, and dangerously fried foods out there. 1:1, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Fried, Listicle, State Fair of Texas, Texas, WOE, Wide Open Eats, state fairs

Nothing cools down a steamy Texas day like an ice cold margarita, and these are 10 of the best. 1:1, Alcohol, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Margaritas, Texas, WOE, Wide Open Eats

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