Roman-Style Tripe

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If beef tripe is prepared following this method, it has a pleasantly mild but distinct flavor. When it comes to great sauces for dipping crusty Italian bread, it doesn't get any better than this.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds honeycomb beef tripe

  • ½ cup white vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 large bay leaf

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 ounces pancetta bacon, diced

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups marinara sauce

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Fill a large stockpot with 5 quarts cold water, tripe, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, vanilla, and bay leaf; bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

    tripe simmering in a large stock pot with foam being skimmed off.

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  3. Transfer tripe to a plate and set aside to cool. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid.

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  4. 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 in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

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  5. Stir in marinara sauce, 1 cup cooking liquid, and pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

    marinara sauce stirred into skillet.

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  6. Cut tripe into 1-inch cubes; add to sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding remaining 1 cup cooking liquid if needed.

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  7. Stir in garbanzo beans and mint, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano over top.

    fresh herbs being stirred into Roman style tripe in a skillet.

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  8. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
15g Fat
36g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 1723mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 235mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 668mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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