Slow Cooker Menudo

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Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty and flavorful meal.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

3 reviews
1 comment

ingredients

2 pounds tripe
1 calf's foot
1 pound frozen posole (similar to white hominy, may substitute it)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 dried mild red chile
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

directions

Cut the tripe into bite-sized pieces. Soften the chile in hot water. Remove the stem and seeds (if desired) and mince. Throw everything into the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until tender.

Serve in soup bowls with fresh minced serrano chile peppers, minced onion, small-dice fresh cabbage, and dried oregano.

added by

Robbie

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

347 calories, 18 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

theskinnycook REVIEW:
September 23, 2022

This turned out well for me. Took 4 1/2 hours on LOW. Great hangover cure!
VM REVIEW:
August 12, 2020

Tbh this did not work for me I had to take the meat out and put it in a regular pot a little disappointed 😞 itâs been over the time itâs said
- CDKitchen Reply:
  
  What didn't work?
Balboa September 15, 2015

Will def try
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
August 1, 2008

This is an excellent recipe for a beginner or someone who has never made menudo before.

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