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Menudo Spice Mix

Just Mexican Food
Menudo is not Menudo, however, without the spice mix that is added in. Some people prefer to buy the mix in stores, especially the Gebhardt brand, as it is especially popular. While there is nothing wrong with buying the mix, it is best homemade. Read below for step-by-step instructions on how to create your own spice mix for Menudo dishes.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 Months of Use

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • A Jar or Container (8oz)
  • A Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 5-10 Chili peppers Although it is always best to make your own chili peppers as it is easy and quick if you do not have access or time, you can substitute peppers for chili flakes or paste in this recipe.
  • 2 tbsp. of Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp. of Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp. of Cumin Powder
  • 2 tbsp. of Mustard Powder
  • 1 tbsp. of Oregano
  • 2 tsp of Salt
  • 1 tsp of Pepper

Instructions
 

  • If you decide that you want to make your own chili peppers for your spice mix, the best way to do this is by cutting open your chili peppers and scooping out the seeds. Place them onto a lightly greased baking sheet. There should be enough seeds to cover the baking sheet. Since this is your own spice mix, however, you can alter the number of chili flakes you want.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it is preheated, place the chili pepper seeds and flakes in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, pour the powder mixes and mix them well. If you do not mix them well, there is a likeliness that your seasoning will not be even. This is not necessarily bad or harmful, but it can throw off the taste of your Menudo once you make it, as not all the ingredients are in the seasoning.
  • In this step, you should also let the Chili flakes and seeds cool. Once they have cooled, in approximately 15-30 minutes, you can add them to the rest of your powder mixture. Once they are there, be sure to mix once again so that all the flavors are together.
  • The last and quick step is to simply pour the mixture you just created into a separate container or jar. If you have a salt or pepper shaker, this could work. However, the chili pepper flakes and seeds may not fit through the small holes located on the top of the shakers.
  • Personally, I recommend making this recipe and storing it into jars that are a minimum of 8oz big. These jars are compact enough that you can store them in small spaces and are easier to open. When using the seasoning, simply open the jar and measure out the exact Menudo spice mix you need.

Notes

This recipe is easy to follow and read along. While this is the case, there are still tips and tricks you can use to make this seasoning mix the best. Since it is a seasoning mix that you will use in your cooking, it is important to understand that you have the final word. While Mexican Menudo spice mix is both savory and spicy, you can make it tamer.
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