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Get ready to kick off the New Year with a delicious and hearty bowl of menudo because January 1 marks the start of National Menudo Month! This traditional Mexican soup has been enjoyed for centuries and is said to have healing properties, making it the perfect dish to start off a brand new year. Not only does it warm your soul, but it also brings people together as it is often served at large gatherings and celebrations. So why not join in on the celebration by indulging in this flavorful treat throughout the entire month? Your taste buds will thank you!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Ancient Times</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Menudo</div><div class='timeline-text'>Menudo, a traditional Mexican soup made with beef stomach (tripe) in a red chili pepper base, has roots dating back to pre-colonial times in Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread Across Mexico</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 19th century, Menudo began to spread in popularity across different regions of Mexico, each developing its own distinct style of the soup.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>20th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Menudo in the U.S.</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid and late 20th century, the popularity and consumption of Menudo began to expand in the United States, particularly among Mexican-American communities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Menudo in Popular Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bobby Flay celebrated Menudo on his Food Network show "Throwdown with Bobby Flay," bringing more attention to the dish.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Menudo Cook-off</div><div class='timeline-text'>The annual Menudo International cook-off in El Paso, Texas, started to gain national recognition, further increasing Menudo's cultural significance.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own menudo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a traditional menudo recipe and try making it at home. It may take some time and effort, but the end result will be worth it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local Mexican restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support local businesses and celebrate National Menudo Month by dining at a Mexican restaurant. Be sure to order a bowl of menudo to truly embrace the spirit of the month.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a menudo cookoff</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check your community events calendar for any menudo cookoffs happening during National Menudo Month. Not only will you get to taste different versions of this delicious dish, but you'll also be supporting local chefs and cooks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a menudo tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a menudo tasting party. Ask each guest to bring a different version of menudo and have a fun and flavorful competition to see which one is the best.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a menudo-inspired dish</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make a dish inspired by menudo, such as a menudo-style chili or a menudo lasagna. This is a great way to put a unique twist on a classic dish and celebrate National Menudo Month in your own way.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a delicious and hearty meal</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Menudo, a traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe, is the perfect comfort food for colder months. It's warm, hearty, and packed with flavor - making it a favorite among many!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The tradition behind it</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Menudo has been enjoyed in Mexico and other Latin American countries for centuries as a celebratory dish. In fact, it is often served at weddings, baptisms, and other special occasions. By celebrating National Menudo Month, we are honoring this rich cultural tradition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gathering to share a pot of menudo not only fills our stomachs, but also warms our hearts. Whether it's with family or friends, enjoying this beloved dish creates a sense of community and connection that makes National Menudo Month even more special.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menudo is Known as a Hangover Cure</h3><p class='facts-text'>In Mexican culture, Menudo is often consumed after a long night of revelry as it is believed to ease the effects of a hangover.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menudo is a Symbol of Special Occasions</h3><p class='facts-text'>Preparing Menudo is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it's often made for special occasions and large family gatherings.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menudo's Key Ingredient is Beef Tripe</h3><p class='facts-text'>The star ingredient in Menudo is beef tripe or the stomach lining of a cow. It’s washed and boiled to create the soup’s distinctive chewy texture and flavor.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Each Region in Mexico Has its Own Version of Menudo</h3><p class='facts-text'>Depending on the region, Menudo varies in color and ingredients. Northern Mexico prefers a clear version called "Menudo Blanco," while other regions favor red Menudo seasoned with dried chili peppers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menudo is often enjoyed with Fresh Toppings</h3><p class='facts-text'>Traditionally, Menudo is served with accompaniments like fresh chopped onions, cilantro, oregano, lime wedges, and crushed red pepper to be added to taste.</p></div></div>
National Menudo Month is recognized in January every year. In 2024, National Menudo Month will begin on a Monday.
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