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Hot and Spicy Menudo


  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs honeycomb tripe
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

For the Menudo:

  • Tripe
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 10 cups beef broth, low sodium
  • 10 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 3 1/2 cups Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce chili based
  • 2 white onions, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups canned hominy, drained, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons oregano, dried, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

To Garnish:

  • cilantro
  • limes
  • crusty bread
  • tortilla

Instructions

  1. Rinse tripe and clean off any excess fat.
  2. Place tripe in bowl or glass dish, cover with water and vinegar.
  3. Place tripe in the fridge and soak overnight.

To Prepare Menudo:

  1. Drain tripe and rinse well.
  2. Cut tripe into 2 inches pieces and place into large pot, add ham hock, cover with water.
  3. Bring tripe to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Drain tripe and rinse well.
  5. To Prepare Menudo:
  6. Mix seasoning blend and set aside.
  7. Place about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large soup pot.
  8. Add onions, peppers, and green onions, saute for about 5 minutes.
  9. Add garlic and two tablespoons of spice blend and cook 1 minute more.
  10. Add tripe and ham hock back to pan, cover with beef and chicken broth.
  11. Add remaining seasons to pan, mix well and simmer for 4 hours.
  12. Shred ham hock meat and add back to pot.
  13. Add enchilada sauce and hominy to pan, mix well and cook 45 minutes more.
  14. Serve with garnishments and enjoy.

Notes

I use Las Palmas Hot Red Enchilada Sauce or Red Chili Sauce.
http://www.laspalmassauces.com/product-category/enchilada-and-chili-sauces/

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6