Simple Menudo With Pepperoni

Barbara Polowetz's Note:

The long simmering and the addition of pepperoni gives this simple menudo great flavor. Your house will smell great while it's cooking and your tummy will thank you after you eat this wonderful soup.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 9 cups water
• 2 small pig's feet , split
• 2 ½ lbs tripe , cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , sliced
• 6 slices pepperoni , about 1/4 inch each, cubed
• 14 ½ ounces hominy , drained
• 1⁄3; cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon seasoning , for menudo (found in ethic section of grocery store)

Directions:

1. Bring to a boil the water, pig's feet, onion and garlic and then turn down heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Add tripe, pepperoni, chili powder, menudo seasoning and hominy. Bring back to a boil and then simmer, covered, for about 1 1/4 hours or longer until tripe is to your preferred tenderness. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Enjoy piping hot with raw onion, chopped cilantro and a splash of lime juice for garnish.