Melody’s Tripe

Posted on February 20, 2012 by thecompletebook

As promised, I asked Melody for her tripe recipe and she lovingly shared it with me. She never gave specific measurements for any of the ingredients; depending on the quantities you are preparing, I think it is all very self explanatory. So with no further ado…

Melody’s Tripe

Ingredients

Tripe cut into bite size pieces (fresh or frozen)
Water
Salt
Onions
White Sauce

Method

Cook the tripe in a covered dish over night in a low oven (100°C) covered in water and salt to taste or until the tripe is tender. Check periodically in case more liquid is required.
Chop the onions and fry until soft.
Make a white sauce.
Remove any liquid from the tripe and stir in the onions and white sauce.
Cook for a further hour.

60 thoughts on “Melody’s Tripe”

Kristy on February 20, 2012 at 07:17 said:

I think I need to try some tripe. I’ve heard such love and hate stories about it. Love the simplicity here though. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 07:52 said:
  
  I remember you saying that you would brave it and give it a go. I look forward to hearing what your views are. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Gian Banchero on February 20, 2012 at 07:38 said:

Is this an English recipe??? I’m thinking that just the slightest scratch of nutmeg would be nice. You think so? The recipe seems just right for a wintry evening. Thank you for the share…

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 14:07 said:
  
  HI Gian, thanks for stopping by. I actually have no idea if this is an English recipe or not. I don’t eat tripe but imagine that nutmeg would be a great enhancement. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Tandy on February 20, 2012 at 08:21 said:

one day ……

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 13:59 said:
  
  You are much braver than me Tandy! Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on February 20, 2012 at 08:42 said:

I never had tried tripe in white sauce, always tomatoes or soy chilli. This certainly looks very interesting to me and would love to give it a shot. I love tripe.

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 13:59 said:
  
  Hope you enjoy it prepared this way too Raymund. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on February 20, 2012 at 08:59 said:

I’ve never seen tripe prepared this way but I’d be willing to give it a try. Interesting that it cooks overnight, even if at so low a temperature and I imagine the tripe is extremely tender by morning. Add the white sauce and I bet it’s a tasty dish. Thanks, Mandy, for sharing. I know this wouldn’t be considered a favorite of yours.

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 14:01 said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed the idea of cooking tripe this way John. I would love to hear how you enjoy it. Please just promise that you won’t serve it the day I come and visit. 😉 Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on February 20, 2012 at 10:17 said:

I am so very definitiely going to try this! As you know, we eat tripe here and I love white sauce, love onions….so good and simple! Hope your dad got to eat this 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 14:03 said:
  
  It’s often the easier less fussy meals that are the nicest, although as you know, I will steer clear of this one – you can enjoy my portion too. Have a lovely day Tanya. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on February 20, 2012 at 10:51 said:

I remember this post! Thank you for sharing the recipe!! White sauce must be the key for the success!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 14:03 said:
  
  Hope you give it a try sometime Nami. have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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ceciliag on February 20, 2012 at 15:25 said:

Oh Mum used to make it like that too but there was parsley in the white sauce! I like the sauce! c

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 16:15 said:
  
  Hee hee, I like the sauce too but stop at that Celi. Stay warm. 🙂
  
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking.com on February 20, 2012 at 17:08 said:

What a warm and comforting looking meal for the cold winter season!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 17:24 said:
  
  Glad you like it Georgia. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on February 20, 2012 at 17:25 said:

wow … didn’t expect you would love tripe…I miss them…how did you clean it? Just with water?

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 17:36 said:
  
  Hi Angie, I don’t like tripe at all, I posted the recipe from a lady who makes it for my Dad every year for his birthday. She buys the tripe already cleaned, so sorry I cannot help! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on February 20, 2012 at 18:15 said:

I just can’t get my head, or my mouth around tripe. But, your photo is really quite beautiful, Mandy! Happy Monday to you!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 21:41 said:
  
  You and be both – not sure I could ever get tripe passed my lips. Have a super week ahead Betsy. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on February 20, 2012 at 18:51 said:

OOOO, This looks DElishhhh. Xx

Have a nice Monday, Mandy.

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 21:41 said:
  
  Glad you like it Kim. Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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sportsglutton on February 20, 2012 at 20:16 said:

Ok ok ok…I’ll admit that I’ve never had Tripe before, but I’m starting to run out of excuses. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 20, 2012 at 21:42 said:
  
  Hmm, not sure I will ever run out of excuses Jed! Have a great week. 🙂
  
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Sydney Jones on February 20, 2012 at 22:24 said:

I have never tried tripe. I may just HAVE to do this 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 08:10 said:
  
  I would love to hear what you think of it Sydney. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Purely.. Kay on February 21, 2012 at 01:06 said:

I am still hesitant to try tripe. But when I look at the photo, it doesn’t really look bad at all. We will have to see if I try tripe in the coming year 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 08:11 said:
  
  I must say the picture does make it look a lot more appealing… I think. 😉 Have a great day Kay. 🙂
  
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sonsothunder on February 21, 2012 at 09:46 said:

Bet you never thought you’d hear a redneck, country chef say this but…
Ewwww!!! (Triple Emphasis Added)

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 09:56 said:
  
  Hee hee, I couldn’t agree more! have a super day. 🙂
  
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samology on February 21, 2012 at 10:35 said:

I’m guessing it’s beef tripe?? I looove tripe! I love the texture of it! Never had tripe cooked with white sauce though! Would love to give it a try!! yummyyy!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 11:16 said:
  
  Yip, beef tripe it is. Hope you get to make this soon. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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- sonsothunder on February 22, 2012 at 08:38 said:
  
  Yeah,,,I see the expression on your lips …well, that’s how much I LOVE TRIPE anyway…Hehhee just messing witcha…sorta
  
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  - sonsothunder on February 22, 2012 at 08:39 said:
    
    That was intended for Samology…hope she’s a sport.
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on February 22, 2012 at 08:46 said:
      
      I reckon. 🙂
      
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  - thecompletecookbook on February 22, 2012 at 08:46 said:
    
    Eek, now you have me worried… tripe stresses me you know. 🙂
    
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Tes on February 21, 2012 at 10:40 said:

That looks really great 🙂 It’s something I’m very intrigued to try 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 11:17 said:
  
  I’m sure you would enjoy it Tes. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on February 21, 2012 at 12:26 said:

My grandfather had a Tripe Factory, he was know as a Tripe Purveyor. I used to work there in the summer holidays in England and I can still remember how bad it smelled! Consequently I will never ever eat the stuff, I have flung green cow’s stomachs into a big van, I have seen the acid baths that make it white……did I mention the smell???!!! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 14:48 said:
  
  It is absolutely the smell that is off putting Sue – the very reason I cannot stomach the thought of putting it to my lips! Have an awesome afternoon. 🙂
  
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Bam's Kitchen on February 21, 2012 at 13:05 said:

You are a very brave brave girl. So what did you think about the taste? Did you like it? BAM

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 14:49 said:
  
  Oh no Bam, I am not THAT brave – I have not and shall not taste it – just cant! So, sorry, I cannot tell you what I think about the taste. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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  - Bam's Kitchen on February 21, 2012 at 15:07 said:
    
    Now you are making me laugh! You know I am a pretty brave girl and try many things that most will not. I live in Asia so that right that probably sums it all up right there. But there is one thing I will NOT eat and that is tripe. I think it is the whole texture thing. Well maybe if lost on a deserted island ? but maybe not. Take Care, BAM
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 16:14 said:
      
      Think I would sooner eat a cactus thorny bits and all if I was stranded on a deserted island. Have a lovely day Bam. 🙂
      
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kitchenbelleicious on February 21, 2012 at 14:11 said:

tripe! now that is something I have never had before. It doesn’t look as intimidating as it sounds! I love the simplicity

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 14:50 said:
  
  It’s the smell that is quite intimidating more than anything else Belle. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on February 21, 2012 at 15:39 said:

You did ask about a subscriber facility, it’s up and hopefully running!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 16:14 said:
  
  Awesome – I am on my way over right away…
  
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  - thecompletecookbook on February 21, 2012 at 16:50 said:
    
    Hmm, still no confirmation email – hope I am subscribed.
    
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert on February 21, 2012 at 23:40 said:

Sorry – I just can’t do tripe. Ewwwwww. I’ve even tried snake (and promply spit it out – very lady like of course) but I’m not trying this! Your photo is pretty however 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on February 22, 2012 at 08:02 said:
  
  It’s amazing how us non-tripers are very passionate about disliking it Tricia. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Just A Smidgen on February 22, 2012 at 06:50 said:

I read your recipe with and honestly thought you loved this recipe and loved tripe… scrolled down and read your replies and had a great laugh! I’m impressed that you would post a recipe for your Dad… and one that you dislike so much!! You’re a good sport! I’ve never tasted tripe.. I’d have to order it on a menu and I always see other dishes much more appealing;)

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- thecompletecookbook on February 22, 2012 at 08:04 said:
  
  Thanks Smidge. Yip, I am very much on the side of the fence that is not willing to have tripe near my lips. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Karen on February 24, 2012 at 14:39 said:

Mandy, Triple is one of the foods that definitely gets love or hate responses. My husband loves it…I agree with you!

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- thecompletecookbook on February 24, 2012 at 14:44 said:
  
  Nice to have you in my camp Karen. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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