NEW! Time-Saving Menudo

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Portions

4

Products Rumba meats

Ingredients

  • 1 package Rumba® Time-Saving Scalded Beef Tripe, cut into 1-1/2” chunks
  • 2 dried Ancho Chiles, whole
  • 3.5 oz dried California Chiles, whole*
  • 1/2 white onion, quartered
  • 1 garlic, bulb
  • 2 tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 can (29oz) hominy
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • Water, as needed (approx. 1 gallon)
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED:
  • Boil 3 split front pig feet in 1 gallon of water for 3 hours or until tender. Use this liquid to make Menudo broth.
  • *Dried Guajillo or Dried New Mexico Chiles can be substituted for Dried California Chiles
  • GARNISH:
  • Chopped white onions, chopped cilantro, Mexican oregano, sliced jalapeños, limes and corn tortillas.

Preparation

  1. Re-hydrate chiles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat.
  2. Blend chiles, white onion and 3 cloves of garlic in enough water to create a puree.
  3. Rinse tripe and add all ingredients, except remaining garlic, to a pot with enough water to cover the tripe by 1/2-inch.
  4. Wrap remaining garlic bulb in cheesecloth, tie and add to pot.
  5. Bring ingredients to a simmer and cook for at least 40 minutes.
  6. Taste for seasoning and doneness.
  7. Remove from heat and serve.
  8. Serve with optional garnishes.