Best 2 Pork Menudo Recipes

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Pork Menudo is a classic Mexican soup or stew made with hominy, pork stomach, and a variety of chiles. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. There are many different recipes for pork menudo, but they all share some common ingredients. These include hominy, pork stomach, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chiles. Some recipes also include other ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, and cilantro. Pork menudo is typically served with tortillas or bread.

This article provides three different recipes for pork menudo:

* **Traditional Pork Menudo:** This recipe is a classic take on the dish, made with pork stomach, hominy, and a variety of chiles.
* **Red Pork Menudo:** This recipe uses a red chile sauce to give the menudo a vibrant color and a slightly spicy flavor.
* **Green Pork Menudo:** This recipe uses a green chile sauce to give the menudo a more mild flavor.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a few hours. So whether you are a fan of traditional Mexican food or you are just looking for a new and delicious soup to try, give pork menudo a try. You won't be disappointed!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FILIPINO MENUDO (PORK AND LIVER STEW)



Filipino Menudo (Pork and Liver Stew) image

This rich pork dish is usually prepared on special occasions or when expecting company.

Provided by lola

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ boneless pork chops
½ pound pork liver
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins
2 potatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the pork chops and return to a boil. Cook the pork chops at a boil for 5 minutes, remove, and set aside to cool. Remove 1 cup of the broth from the pot and set aside for later use. Once the chops are cooled to the touch, cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Return the water to a boil; add the pork liver to the pot and cook at a boil until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard the liquid. Set the liver aside to cool; cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the pork chops into the onion and garlic; cook and stir together for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and reserved broth; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir the pork liver, garbanzo beans, raisins, and potatoes into the mixture; cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GROUND PORK MENUDO



Ground Pork Menudo image

Using ground pork instead of stew meat is a practical and easy way of making Filipino menudo on a weeknight.

Provided by Liza Agbanlog

Categories     Philippines     Pork     Soup/Stew     Potato     Carrot     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Dairy Free     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb (450 g) lean ground pork
1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups (350 ml) water
1 cup (128 g) diced carrots
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup (75 g) frozen green peas
1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground pork and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes or until the meat is lightly browned. Stir in the fish sauce.
  • Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir, cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the carrots, potato and bell pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the green peas and raisins, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with steamed rice.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork. Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for menudo because it is fatty and flavorful. Other good cuts include pork loin and pork ribs.
  • Soak the hominy overnight. This will help to soften the hominy and make it more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the hominy overnight, you can boil it for 30 minutes before adding it to the menudo.
  • Use a variety of chiles. The type of chiles you use will determine the heat level of your menudo. For a mild menudo, use ancho chiles or guajillo chiles. For a spicier menudo, use cayenne peppers or habanero peppers.
  • Don't overcook the menudo. Menudo is best when it is cooked slowly and gently. Overcooking will make the meat tough and the hominy mushy.
  • Serve the menudo with your favorite toppings. Common toppings for menudo include cilantro, onions, radishes, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Menudo is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. So experiment with different recipes and find the one that you like best.

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