Pressed Ox Tongue

• 1 (4 lb) (2 kg) salted or pickled ox tongue
• 1

Wash the tongue and soak for 24 hours in cold water. Change the water once or twice. Place the tongue in a large pan, cover with fresh, cold water and bring to the boil. Drain off the water and re-cover with fresh cold water. Peel the onion and stick with the cloves. Scrape the carrots, leaving them whole. Add the onion, carrots and bay leaf to the pan. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for <