Chitterlings, made from pigs' intestines, are a favorite among Southern families. Traditionally, they are prepared during the holiday season, but deep freezing makes them available year-round. Delicious served with spaghetti or turnip greens. Be certain to pass the vinegar and hot sauce!
Ingredients
- frozen chitterlings, thawed and cleaned: 10 pound
- onion: 1 piece (chopped)
- salt: 2 tsp
- garlic: 1 tsp (minced)
- red pepper flakes: 1 tsp (crushed)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Place cleaned chitterlings in a 6-quart pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil; add onion and season with salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until chitterlings are clear to white in color and reach desired tenderness, 3 to 4 hours.
