Tripe creole

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFresh tripe, cleaned
4tablespoonsButter or margarine
2Onions, thinly sliced
1largeClove garlic, minced
¼cupFinely chopped lean ham
6Tomatoes,
Peeled and coarsely chopped
1Green bell pepper
Thinly diced
Tony's Creole Seasoning or
Salt and pepper

Directions

Wash tripe thoroughly in cold watter, drain. Put in a saucepan and add salted water to cover. (1 t salt per quart of water.) Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer covered, about 5 hours or until tender. Drain tripe, cut into 2x2-inch strips and set aside. Heat butter in a heavy saucepan, add onions, garlic and cook until golden.

Add remaining ingredients and season to taste. Bring to boiling and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tripe, bring to boiling, cover and cook 30 minutes. Tony Chachere's Cajun Country Cookbook page 109 Submitted By BRENT WILLIAMS On 11-08-94