Menudo, quest for a lost recipie

 Menudo! was a favorite meal at my house for many years, but as time passes one finds new "favorites" and menudo dropped off the menu.  a few weeks ago, I was asked "why don't we ever have menudo anymore?"  to which I replyed "lost the recipie" not even realizing that it was the truth.  Sigh, and then off to see if AI could be a help to me.  I asked for an authentic  recipie for Menudo and that is exactly what i got. Very cool bit of Information, but not what I needed.  But if one wishes, one might like to sample this, I would as long as I didn't have to do the actual cooking.  so it shall be included.

Sure, here’s a recipe for Menudo, a traditional Mexican soup¹²:

Ingredients:

• Cow feet and marrow bones
• Tripe
• 5 garlic cloves
• Onion
• Oregano
• Guajillo peppers
• Cumin (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Simmer the cow feet and marrow bones in a large pot with 6 quarts of water, 5 garlic cloves, and onion for about 15 minutes at medium heat without covering¹.
2. Add the tripe and oregano and cook for about 2 – 2 ½ hours approximately until tripe is tender but firm¹.
3. While the meat is cooking, prepare the guajillo sauce. Toast the Guajillo peppers in a griddle over medium heat. Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for about 25 minutes until soft¹.
4. After that, drain the peppers and place them in your blender with the rest of the garlic, ½ cup of the broth, and cumin if using. Blend until very smooth¹.
5. Strain the sauce using a sieve and pour into the pot. Simmer the broth for another 30 minutes, partially covered¹.
6. Taste to season with more salt if needed¹.
7. Serve the soup in large bowls and place the garnishes in a dish in order for everyone to add to their liking¹.

Enjoy your Menudo! 😊

 

Sent by you: now that is an authentic recipe even if I couldn't spell it

 

I’m glad you found the recipe authentic! And don’t worry about the spelling, it’s the cooking that counts. If you have any more questions or need help with anything else, feel free to ask. Happy cooking! 😊

The following is my version of a spice blend, intended for Menudo that I found in my recipe jumble, trust me this is much too tame for my guys so triple the onion, double the garlic, and quadruple the Italian seasoning, don't forget some roasted paprika and a hefty splash of hot sauce, Oh yes and use molasses sugar or brown sugar,  doubling the amount.

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic flakes or powder

1tsp dried onion

 1/2 tsp basil

1/2 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp dried orange peel

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dry mustard

 

1/2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning

 

2 tsp white sugar

 

1/4 tsp cinnamon

 

1/4 tsp nutmeg

 

After looking at other recipes this is as close to the old recipe, as I can get. And no one said they the liked the old recipe better., which is good. 

2 pounds of pork cut into  small cubes 

1 can of garbanzo beans
2 Onions, chopped
6-8 cloves cloves of peeled garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 large Plum Tomatoes, chopped
2 dried or fresh Bay  leaves
1/2 cup Water
2 medium Carrots, chopped 

3 finely chopped ribs of celery
1/2 cup Ketchup or Pasta sauce
1 Red Bell pepper
1/2 cup raisins
Brown sugar, to taste

Soy sauce to taste

Add pork cubes to a large pan and let them cook on medium heat until they  begins to brown.  You might need to add a little oil, or not depending on how much fat is in the meat . Add the garlic, onions , celerey, sauté. Season with a little salt. Continue to cook until the pork has browned (but not fried all the way) and the onions have softened .  Cover and simmer on low until the pork is tender.

When the pork is tender, add the water Bay leaves and  vegetables. Cook covered until the vegetables are tender. Add the sweet pepper{ could also add a hot one}, raisins and the ketchup (or pasta sauce). Cook for another few minutes until the raisins are re-hydrated and the sauce is heated.

Taste, and adjust seasonings. this is when you add brown sugar if you want to.

I like to tweek recipies to suit the tastes of my family,which is good because it cuts down on wasted food.   Dear reader, I hope you feel the same.