Pig tongue grilling may sound unfamiliar but it's a common dish enjoyed during casual gatherings with friends. Inviting your friends over for a weekend get-together and showcasing your skill in making this dish will surely impress them. If you want to learn how to grill pig tongue, continue reading this article by Mytour to find out how!
1. Super easy spicy grilled pig tongue
Spicy grilled pig tongue is a popular dish for summer lunch gatherings. The explosion of spicy flavor enhances the meal experience. Let's head to the kitchen and grill some pig tongue for this weekend's gathering!
Ingredients Needed

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- 1 pig tongue (500 grams)
- 2 tablespoons spicy sauce (adjust according to spice preference)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
- 2 cloves minced garlic
How to Make Spicy Grilled Pig Tongue
Step 1: Prepare the pig tongue
There are 5 ways to clean pig tongue
- Cleaning pig tongue with lemon and salt: Rinse the pig tongue thoroughly with cold water. Then, bring a pot of boiling water and blanch the tongue for about 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice and rub with salt thoroughly. With this method, the pig tongue will be cleaner and whiter. Make sure to scrape off any white residues on the tongue.

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- Clean pig tongue with ginger and onions: Briefly blanch pig tongue with ginger and white onion bulbs. Remember to scrape the throat part to remove all the odor of pig tongue.
- Clean pig tongue with white wine: Soak pig tongue in white wine and blanch for about 5 minutes.
- Clean pig tongue with lemongrass and salt: Bring a pot of boiling water to the stove, add some lemongrass and salt. Drop pig tongue in and blanch briefly for about 5 minutes.
- Clean pig tongue with vinegar: Soak pig tongue in vinegar for about 2-3 minutes. Then rinse again with clean water before cooking.
After pig tongue is drained, use a sharp knife to cut it into small pieces.
Step 2: Marinate pig tongue with spicy sauce
Marinate with 2 tablespoons of spicy sauce, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder. Marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes to let the pig tongue absorb the seasoning. Remember, the amount of seasoning will depend on your family's taste preferences.
Step 3: Grill the spicy pig tongue
The best way to grill spicy pig tongue is over charcoal. Arrange charcoal and grill on the grate, flipping back and forth. Brush the pig tongue on all sides while grilling. Alternatively, you can also grill in an air fryer without oil, still ensuring delicious taste and safety.
Preheat for 5 minutes. Then, place the pig tongue inside. Set the temperature to 200°C for 10 minutes. Continue flipping to the other side, set to 180°C for 5 minutes.
Note: Adjust the cooking time accordingly for different types of air fryers. Some lower-powered air fryers may require more time to cook thoroughly.
Finished Product Requirements

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Grilled spicy pig tongue has an appealing and enticing color. Combined with a crispy texture. This dish is best enjoyed when it's still hot. Serve with pickled cucumbers and dip in either lime salt or chili sauce for an explosively delicious experience!
2. Spicy Salt and Pepper Grilled Pig Tongue
Sitting under clear skies and gentle clouds, enjoying crispy and spicy salt and pepper grilled pig tongue is absolutely delightful. Add a squeeze of lime, a sip of fresh beer, and you have a perfect combo for a gathering. Check out the recipe for salt and pepper grilled pig tongue below!
Ingredients Needed

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- 1 pig tongue (500 grams)
- 1 tablespoon MSG
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1/2 tablespoon white wine
- 1 teaspoon ground chili
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- Cooking oil
How to Make Spicy Salt and Pepper Grilled Pig Tongue
Step 1: Thoroughly Prepare the Pig Tongue
Prepare it using the 5 methods mentioned above.
Step 2: Prepare the Salt and Pepper Sauce
Mix together 1 tablespoon of MSG + ½ tablespoon of sugar + 1 tablespoon of chili paste + ½ tablespoon of peanut oil + ½ tablespoon of wine + 1 teaspoon of ground chili.

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Step 3: Marinate the Salt and Pepper Pig Tongue
Marinate half of the salt and pepper sauce onto the tongue. Marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors. The remaining chili sauce will be used to brush onto the tongue during grilling.
Step 4: Grill the Pig Tongue over Charcoal
Arrange the charcoal grill and prepare for grilling the tongue. Grill each side for a few minutes then flip back and forth. Occasionally brush the grilling sauce. Ideally, each side of the meat should be brushed twice with seasoning (first time and after preparation).
To make the grilled pig tongue shiny and more appealing, you can brush it with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the pig tongue is cooked to perfection, remove it from the grill and let it cool before slicing thinly and arranging it on a plate.
Finished Product Requirements

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Completing the delicious, golden grilled pig tongue dish. Dip the spicy salt and pepper pig tongue with lime salt or enjoy it with pickled radishes and carrots. Perfect for both gatherings and serving with white rice for the family.
The grilled pig tongue dish for gatherings may sound complicated but is actually very simple to make. Just follow the preparation and tips suggested by Blog Mytour and you'll have a delicious new dish for your daily menu in no time. Wishing you success!
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- Pork tongue cooked in Lagu style
- Sweet and sour stir-fried pork tongue
