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menudo

Ingrediants for menudo
3 pounds tripe3 pounds nixtamal (hominy) frozen, not canned3 pounds pigs feet (not calves) cut into quarters1 large onion diced1 bunch green onion cut up in 1/4" pieces1 bunch of cilantro chopped2 tablespoons Oregano1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon red pepper flakes1 head of garlic2 tablespoons salt
Wash tripe thoroughly, remove excess fat and cut into bite sized pieces, wash nixtamal and pigs feet well and combine all ingredient in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer slowly until corn opens and is cooked (not overcooked). Skim off grease. It is best if you can refrigerate it in order to remove all grease.
Serve with fresh cilantro, chopped green onion, chiltepin, limon and toasted bolillos.
Buen provecho!! This food is preapared mostly on special occasions . Its also very dilicious and reminds me when all the family gets together for the holidays and reminises about old times and good times this meal will always be around for along time .