Tripe Recipes

DEEP FRIED TRIPE

Steps:

• Place the tripe into a large pot, and cover with a lot of water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Drain, then rinse well with cold water. Drain in a colander, squeezing out the excess water.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat together the egg, barbeque sauce, and milk in a mixing bowl. Stir in the flour, and mix until no dry lumps remain. Season with garlic powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Dip the pieces of tripe into the egg batter, and allow the excess to drip off. Deep fry the tripe in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Allow the tripe to drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

ROMAN STYLE TRIPE

Steps:

• Combine water, tripe, vinegar, salt, vanilla, and bay leaf in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that accumulates. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Transfer tripe to a plate and set aside to cool. Reserve 1 to 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion; cook and stir until pancetta is browned and onion is translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir garlic into pancetta mixture; cook and stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
• Stir marinara sauce, 1 cup reserved tripe liquid, and red pepper flakes into the pancetta mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Cut tripe into 1-inch cubes and add to marinara-pancetta sauce; stir to combine. If needed, add 1 cup of the reserved tripe liquid. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Mix garbanzo beans and mint into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve.

TRIPE WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash the tripe and cut it into strips of about 2 nches long and 1/2 inch wide. Put the tripe in a pot with water and bring it to a boil... let it boil for about 30 mins. In a large saute` pan, add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the onion sliced very thin. Let the onion saute until it become translucent. Add the tomatoes to the onions. Add the potatoes and the tripe as well. Add the parsley and salt & pepper as desired. Add hot water until all content is covered. Cover the pan and let everything cook at medium flame. Occasionally check the fluids level... if necessary add some more hot water. After about 30 mins. start tasting the potatoes... when they are soft, you are done. Serve with a generous coating of grated Pecorino cheese.

TRIPE RECIPE FLORENTINE WAY (TRIPPA FIORENTINA) - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Steps:

• I strongly suggest buying processed tripe: the color has to be white but not too bright, and the meat does not present any trace of dirt.
• Even if processed, commonly the tripe needs to be blanched: so, reduce the meat into strips big as a finger, then poach them 15 minutes into a solution composed by 4 quarts of water and 1 cup of vinegar.
• Discard the foam frequently with a slotted spoon. After that, raise and rinse the tripe. If you prefer a more delicate taste, change the solution of water and vinegar, and repeat this step.
• Peel and mince the onion along with celery, and carrots.
• Now, sauté the vegetables in a thick-bottomed heavy pot along with 4 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil, and 2 bay leaves, and the peeled and crushed garlic.
• Stir frequently and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Finally, add the tomato paste and stir-fry a few minutes.
• Now, you have two options: fresh tomatoes sauce or canned tomatoes puree.
• In case you have some delicious ripe tomatoes, the first choice is preferable: click here to read the recipe of my sauce.
• In any case, follow these steps:
• When the sauteed vegetables are ready, add the tripe strips and 4 tbsp of olive oil, and stir-fry a few minutes.
• Then, raise the flame and baste with the wine, stirring frequently.
• After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes puree (or fresh tomatoes sauce), and the basil leaves coarsely break into pieces.
• Finally, cover with the lid, set the flame in order to let the sauce gently bubbling and cook at least 1 hour up to 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on how much tender you desire the tripe.
• If the sauce is going to be too thick, add some meat stock or hot water. 5 minutes before serving, add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Florentine tripe is delicious just cooked, but even better the day, reheated!