Menudo Spice Mix

MENUDO SOUP

3 qts. water

3 1/2 lbs. tenderized fresh tripe, 1/2-inch pieces

1 fresh pork or beef foot, quartered

1 jar (3 1/4 oz.) Gebhardt® Menudo Spice Mix

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 can (15 1/2 oz.) hominy, drained

In a Dutch oven combine water, tripe, and foot. Simmer, uncovered, 4 to 6 hours; remove foot and discard. In a small bowl, stir together menudo spice mix and 1 cup water. In skillet, heat oil; add spice mixture. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add spice mixture and hominy to soup; simmer 20 minutes. Makes 10 to 12 servings.