Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"In spite of food fads, fitness programs, and health concerns, we must never lose sight of a beautifully conceived meal."--Julia Child

Menudo Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Menudo is from TEN 2 TEN Family & Friends Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
7 lbs of Cut Honeycomb Beef Tripe
6lbs. 9oz. Canned Hominy (Faraon Brand preferably, Teasdale second choice)
6 cloves of Garlic
˝ a White/Brown Onion
1/8 Cup o f Salt (for meat)
1-2 tbsp. Salt (for chile/overall menudo)
5 Cups or so Chile California-Dried Chile Pepper (fill Blender to the top)
Directions:
Directions:
Meat

Rinse the meat very thoroughly. Put meat plus water (80% full pot of water) to boil at medium heat in large pot. Add ˝ an onion, salt, and garlic, let it simmer, removing the white froth. Simmer on low heat, total cook time is 2- 2 ˝ 3 hours.

Add the hominy to the pot (remember to rinse it when you take it out of the can) and let boil for another 10 minutes or so. Add Oregano 1 pinch (1 teaspoon approximately).

Chile

1L of water, 3 large garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of salt, add Chile California (remove top, and seeds (if you like), and rinse before adding to the Blender). Blend well. Pour mixture into strainer (cuelalo) and add to pot. Add water to chili mix if needed (if too espeso (thick)—add ˝ cup to 1 cup of water). Let boil for another 7-10 minutes. Check to see if you need to add salt.


Garnishes

Limon (lemon)
Cebolla (onion)
Tostadas
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3-4 hours

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

330W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!