Menudo Rojo (Red Menudo)

INGREDIENTS

• 3 gallons water, divided
• 2 1/2 pounds beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons ground red pepper
• 5 de arbol chile peppers
• 6 japones chile peppers, seeds removed
• 6 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained
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• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes, juiced