Sweet-And-Sour Tongue with Onions and Raisins — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 1 whole beef tongue (about 3 lbs)
• 2 whole onions, cut in half and peeled
• 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 1 stick celery (with leaves), roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons AP flour
• ½ cup raisins
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• ⅓ cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper