Pork Menudo

Pork Menudo is a clear favourite for comfort foods in Mexico. It’s unique and flavorful texture and aroma may seem too difficult or exotic to swallow. That is why it is essential that the Mexican Pork Menudo recipe is well-cooked and exquisitely prepared, with an eye towards presentation.

Pork Menudo

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. pork
  • 1/4 lb. pig liver
  • 1 cup potatoes diced
  • 1 piece carrot cubed
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 piece lemon
  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 pieces hotdogs sliced diagonally
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 to 3 pieces dried bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Combine pork, soy sauce, and lemon in a bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in a pan
  3. Saute garlic and onion.
  4. Add the marinated pork. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Pour in tomato sauce and water and then add the bay leaves.
  6. Let boil and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour depending on the toughness of the pork. Note: Add water as necessary.
  7. Add-in the liver and hot dogs.Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Put-in potatoes, carrots, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 8 to 12 minutes.
  9. Share and enjoy!

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes