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What is tripe, exactly?
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Tripe is theedible liningof a farm animal’s stomach, typically coming from cows.
There are four chambers, and thus four types of tripe.
One of the most well-known kinds is calledhoneycomb.
There’s also omasum tripe, abomasum tripe, and blanket tripe.
But tripe is bursting with health benefits, with some even calling it asuperfood.
It has good amounts of iron, calcium, and protein.
One 5-ounce serving has 17 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, and fewer than 150 calories.
It is high in cholesterol though, so take note of that.
That means it takes on whatever flavor you add to it, likecauliflowerand tofu.
you could also use it when making homemade beef stock to make it deepen the flavor.
If you’re new to tripe, don’t hesitate to chat up your local butcher.
Bottom line: Time to try tripe?
Yes, and not just because we like to follow the basic principle of trying anything twice.
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