Yak Tongue
Yak Tongue
2.5 lb avg.
100% Grass Fed
Rotationally Grazed
Needle Free
- 100% grass-fed & finished (no grain)
- 100% Pure Yak
- Lean protein
- Chemical free
- 'Needle-free': NO vaccines, antibiotics, hormones or dewormers
- Maximal nutrition
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- Ingredients
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Once cooked, the skin easily peels off, revealing the soft, flavorful interior. Shred it for the most tender and juicy filling for tacos, sandwiches, or savory pies, or slice and crisp it up in tallow or ghee for added texture and richness. This unique cut offers a flavor and tenderness that will surprise you, making it a standout dish that will impress even the most discerning palate.
By choosing our 100% Grass-Fed, needle-free yak tongue, you’re embracing nose-to-tail eating, truly honoring the animal and making the most of every part—just like our ancestors did. Our yaks are rotationally grazed on nutrient-rich pastures and never given antibiotics, vaccines, hormones, or unnecessary chemicals—ensuring a clean, tender, and nutrient-rich cut.
For tender and juicy shredded yak, braise the tongue low and slow until it’s fully cooked and fork-tender. Once done, peel off the skin and shred the meat for tacos, burritos, or a hearty sandwich. Add your favorite seasonings or top it with a fresh salsa for an extra burst of flavor.
Alternatively, slice the cooked tongue thinly and crisp it up in tallow or ghee for a delightful contrast in texture. This sliced version can be used just like deli meat, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as an appetizer on a charcuterie board.
Traditional recipes from around the world highlight this rich cut in unique ways:
- Jewish Deli Yak Tongue Sandwich: Thinly sliced tongue on rye bread with mustard or horseradish for a rich, flavorful bite.
- Tacos de Lengua (Mexico): Thinly sliced, tender tongue served in warm tortillas with onions, cilantro, and salsa.
- Lengua Estofada (Spain): Braised yak tongue in a rich tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, and red wine.
- Nihari (India): A flavorful slow-cooked stew of tongue and spices, perfect for dipping naan.
- Pho (Vietnam): Sliced tongue added to a hot, aromatic broth filled with fresh herbs, lime, and noodles.
100% Grass-Fed
Our commitment to 100% grass-fed yak means no grains, no feedlots—ever. Our yak graze freely on nutrient-rich pastures, eating the diet nature intended, which supports their metabolic health and aligns with their natural physiology. In contrast, grain-fed cows and yak are confined to feedlots with limited movement, rapidly fattened on high-energy grain diets that produce excessively fatty meat—far removed from the cuts of meat historically consumed from wild ruminants.
Research shows that grain-fed livestock develop elevated glucose metabolites, triglycerides, and oxidative stress markers, while pasture-finished animals maintain superior metabolic function.
By choosing our 100% grass-fed yak, you’re enjoying a cleaner, more nutrient-dense product that mirrors the meat our ancestors thrived on—free from the endocrine-disrupting pesticides and phytoestrogens often found in conventional grain-fed lamb.
Free of Pharmaceuticals and Toxic Agrochemicals
Healthy animals don’t need pharmaceutical interventions. Our yak are raised in optimal conditions—grazing on fresh pasture, breathing clean air, and regularly moved to new grass, ensuring they aren’t living in their own waste or exposed to toxins. This natural lifestyle eliminates the need for routine antibiotics, vaccines (including mRNA vaccines), hormones, and dewormers. In contrast, conventional feedlot livestock are confined to crowded, unsanitary conditions, requiring constant pharmaceutical support to stay healthy.
By prioritizing regenerative farming practices, our farmers raise resilient yak that rarely get sick. Our animals experience minimal parasite exposure, no stress from confinement, and receive optimal nutrition from diverse pastures that supports their immune function and metabolic health. Our needle-free yak offers pure, wholesome meat—just as nature intended—without the pharmaceutical crutches required by industrial agriculture.
Needle free meat - free of vaccines, antibiotics, hormones & dewormers.
Naturally Lean Protein
Due to their adaptation to high-altitude, cold, and resource-limited environments, yaks efficiently use the food they consume, focusing on muscle development rather than fat storage, resulting in meat that is leaner than many other types of red meat, including beef. Ground yak is typically around 95% lean, yet it remains naturally tender and full of flavor. Traditionally a staple for indigenous communities in harsh regions like the Himalayas, yak meat is prized for its mild, slightly sweet taste.
Much of the yak meat on the market is a cross between yak and beef, bred to combine the hardiness and lean qualities of yaks with the size and faster growth rates of cattle. Pure yak is less common and more expensive because it grows more slowly and takes longer to reach maturity. Our yak meat is 100% pure yak, not a cross with beef, ensuring an authentic flavor without the gamey taste often found in wild meats. It offers a clean, natural taste, perfect for adding a lean and flavorful protein source to meals.
