How to Clean and Prepare Pork Chitterlings

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Chitterlings are pig intestines and a popular Southern food typically served during the holidays. They can be fried or boiled and then seasoned.

Things You'll Need

• 5 pounds chitterlings
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• Garlic (optional)
• Jalapeno, banana or red peppers (optional)

Instructions

1. Soak frozen chitterlings overnight in cold water. After they have thawed, clean them one by one, remembering that as chitterlings are intestines, you need to remove the fecal matters and some of the fat by hand. Leave a little of the fat.

2. Soak the chitterlings in cold water for about 15 minutes. the water should be clear. If it's not, soak in another bath.

3. Place the chitterlings in a half pot of water and bring to a boil.

4. Add the sea salt and chopped onion. To help with the smell and taste, you also can add garlic and/or peppers, if you like.

5. Cook for about three hours or until tender.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with baked beans and coleslaw, or collard greens. Some people like hot sauce on the chitterlings.