Menudo Rojo Recipe

Menudo Rojo Recipe

Menudo Rojo is a beloved Mexican soup celebrated for its rich, bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Made with tender tripe, beef feet, hominy, and a vibrant red chile sauce, it’s a dish deeply rooted in tradition and perfect for festive gatherings or comforting meals. Here’s how you can make this authentic dish at home.

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 8 pounds honeycomb tripe, rinsed well and cut into 1-inch squares
• 2 pounds beef feet (patas), quartered
• 3 large yellow onions, diced
• 3 small heads garlic, unpeeled (for broth)
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled (for red sauce)
• 16 peppercorns
• 5 pounds beef tripe, rinsed and trimmed of fat
• 5 tablespoons kosher salt (or to taste)
• 5 teaspoons Mexican oregano, dried
• 2 bay leaves
• 15 quarts water
• 2 cans (6 lbs 9 oz) white hominy, drained

For the Red Chile Sauce

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