Menudo Recipe

Menudo has a great taste. Menudo gets its taste from beef mixed with onion and golden horminy, flavored with cinnamon. Menudo is inspired by many resturants around the world.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 2 pounds tripe, cut in slivers
 Water3 Quart
 A bout 2 teaspoons salt
 4 pounds thick meaty slices beef shank
 Onions4 Large, chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Hominy3 Can (10oz), drained
 Oregano1 Teaspoon
 2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long
 Whole Cloves8
 Relishes

Directions

Put tripe into a deep pot; add water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
Add beef, onion, garlic, hominy, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves.
Simmer 2 1/2 hours more.
Cool, cover, and chill overnight.
Skim off fat and discard shank bone and connective tissue.
Cut meat in pieces and return to soup.
Simmer 30 minutes; salt to taste.
Ladle into large individual bowls, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of each relish to every serving.
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