MENUDO ROJO (RED MENUDO)

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This is the perfect red menudo. It takes a long time to cook so you may want to try this on a weekend if you work outside the home, but believe me, it so very good and actually quite simple to prepare. This is a meal in itself. This is fairly spicy, but you can adjust the heat level by reducing the amount of ground red pepper. Enjoy!

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 gallons water, divided
2 1/2 lbs beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
5 chili peppers, de arbol
6 chili peppers, japones (seeds removed)
6 cups hominy, canned drained (yellow or white)
1/2 white onions, chopped and or 1/2 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges or lemon wedge
crushed red pepper flakes
dried oregano
corn tortillas (to accompany) or flour tortilla (to accompany)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 1 gallon water to a boil.
  • Place tripe in the pot, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours.
  • Periodically skim off fat with a spoon. Drain water, reduce heat, and pour in a fresh gallon of water.
  • Continue to simmer tripe for 2 hours; drain.
  • Pour remaining 1 gallon water into the pot with tripe, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in garlic and 1 chopped white onion. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange the de arbol chile peppers on a baking sheet, and broil about 2 minutes, just until they begin to scorch.
  • Remove from heat, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the de arbol chile peppers and japones chile peppers until very finely chopped. Mix into the pot, and continue cooking 2 hours over low heat.
  • Mix the hominy into the pot and continue cooking 1 hour.
  • Serve with condiments as listed under ingredients.
  • Menudo is at it's best made a day ahead of time to allow the ingredients to "marry.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 172.3, Sodium 1755.5, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 20.8

Monty Star
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sonya Davis
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This was my first time making menudo rojo and it turned out amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Arafat Bale
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This recipe is a must-try! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Nouman Haider
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ibrahim Achra
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This recipe is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Byron Oyango
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This menudo rojo is the best I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


leroyia k
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The broth was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


EDITH ROTICH
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. My family loves it!


Anna Loots
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gimbo Patricia
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This was my first time making menudo rojo and it turned out amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


ARB Gaming
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The broth is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. My family loves it!


Bijay Dhobi
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This menudo rojo recipe is a must-try! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.