HOW TO MAKE CALDO DE RES RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash the meat very well and let it soak for half an hour in water.
• Discard the soaking water and place the meat in a large pot well covered with water for about 2 inches (5 cm). Add a tablespoon of salt, garlic, and onion.
• Bring to a boil and cook over high heat. With a spoon discard the foam that will form during the first half-hour.
• Set the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and cook for about an hour and a half.
• While the meat is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Wash them, peel them, and cut them into chunks.
• When the meat will be very soft and tender, add the vegetables.
• Continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes or long enough for the vegetables to cook perfectly.
• Adjust salt to taste and make sure there is enough liquid to cover the ingredients. Turn off the heat and serve.

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, add 10 cups water, beef, garlic, bay leaves, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil, skimming the top when needed. Cover, reduce heat and continue cooking 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat becomes tender.
• In a blender, add the Serrano chiles, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water, blend until smooth, set aside.
• Once meat becomes tender, remove bay leaves and bulb of garlic. Add potatoes to the pot, along with the onions, carrots and corn. Add the remaining 2 cups water, taste the broth for salt and season to taste. Bring up to a boil, reduce heat and continue cooking until potatoes are fork tender.
• When potatoes are tender, remove the corn and meat from the soup, transfer to a large bowl, cover to keep warm.
• Add cabbage and 1/4 cup of cilantro to the soup. Cook for just another 15 to 20 minutes, until cabbage becomes tender, but is still crisp. Remove soup from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Warm the corn tortillas on a hot comal or griddle and keep warm in a tortilla warmer.
• Divide the soup into 8 bowls. Add corn and some of the meat to each bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges, cilantro, and Serrano salsa for some added spice.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas, if desired.