A source for tripe?
I am interested in finding a mail order source for (cleaned) tripe. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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10 Comments:
I don't know if receiving tripe in the mail would be the best idea and also, I couldn't find anything when Googling it several different ways.
Every Mexican market I've ever been to has an excellent butcher counter, with tons of tripe and other nasty bits included. Maybe you can find one in your area?
PumpkinBear at 12:56PM on 10/27/09
You could ask the butcher counter in your regular grocery store as well. I see tripe all the time where I am, but I'm pretty sure that's regional. Either way, tripe isn't the most exotic thing - they should be able to get some in if you request it.
joyyy at 1:30PM on 10/27/09
Unless you live in a very rural area, it's likely you'll be able to find an ethnic market.
Well, I googled around and could not find ONE online source for tripe. You might appeal to a nearby restaurant to order it for you from the purveyor they use for meat.
therealchiffonade at 1:35PM on 10/27/09
If you have any Carnicerías in your area they should have plenty of it fresh and cleaned.
Tripe in the mail would probably have to be refrigerated the whole way like a seafood product would, most likely costing you more than a drive to the nearest meat market or butcher shop in your area.
AyeEat at 2:36PM on 10/27/09
I've always purchased it locally at our Portuguese butcher shop. Asking at a local butcher might be helpful. Is there a reason for the mail order?
gingercookiewithlime at 6:30PM on 10/27/09
I live in Central Virginia--no Carnicerias, butcher shops, etc., which is the reason for mail order sources. I, too, googled, but found nothing. Sigh.
Ciaohound48 at 10:22AM on 10/28/09
Let's face it - for many, tripe is a "discard." It's not exactly filet mignon and therefore, there aren't a lot of people beating a path to sell it online. Don't get me wrong - I love the stuff. Italian, Chinese, Mexican menudo - you name it, I enjoy it.
If you live anywhere near a restaurant, buddy up with the owner/manager or person in charge and ask if their meat purveyor can get it for you. Granted, it might only be available in large quantity if you get it from a wholesaler but you might find friends to share in the bounty, or portion it and freeze it.
You might also google "buy tripe, (your zip code)" and hopefully the results will yield an outlet nearby where you can buy it. Good luck!
therealchiffonade at 10:29AM on 10/28/09
I'd try a Mexican or soul food market in your region.
CJ McD at 11:49AM on 10/28/09
I can't believe there are no butcher shops in your neck of the woods. America makes me sad.
SqueezeBottle at 1:11PM on 10/28/09
Are there no grocery stores? Ask the butcher at your normal store.
joyyy at 2:27PM on 10/28/09