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Pork Tongue
- Elongated thick tongue shape
- Pink-grey to reddish brown
- Fine papillae create a textured surface
Meat
Pork Tongue
Elongated thick tongue shape; Pink-grey to reddish brown; Fine papillae create a textured surface.
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3 identity clues
- Elongated thick tongue shape
- Pink-grey to reddish brown
- Fine papillae create a textured surface
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 豬脷
- English
- Pork Tongue
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Lidah babi
- Tagalog
- Dila ng baboy
How to identify it
Check these features together: Elongated thick tongue shape; Pink-grey to reddish brown; Fine papillae create a textured surface. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Pork Tongue, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Pork Heart
- Muscular organ tapering toward the tip
- Dark red to purplish red
- Cut surface reveals chambers and thick walls
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Pig Ear
- Fan-shaped ear with curled edges
- Pale pink to grey-white skin
- Thin skin surrounding firm cartilage
How to identify it
Pork Tongue: Elongated thick tongue shape. For Pork Heart, look for muscular organ tapering toward the tip. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Braise or boil thoroughly before slicing.
Choosing & preparing
Confirm pork tongue; remove the coarse surface and trim the base as the recipe directs, using raw-meat tools. Separate raw and cooked food and utensils; wash hands and clean surfaces after raw handling, and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate at 4°C or below in a covered leak-proof container beneath ready-to-eat food; follow the date, freeze when needed and thaw in the refrigerator.
Helper tip
For Pork Tongue, check elongated thick tongue shape. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要豬脷，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Pork Tongue, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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