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
- 10 pounds frozen chitterlings , thawed and cleaned
- 1 onion , roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
-
1
Gather the ingredients.
-
2
Place cleaned chitterlings in a 6-quart pot and cover with cold water.
-
3
Bring to a rolling boil; add onion and season with salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
-
4
Simmer until chitterlings are clear to white in color and reach desired tenderness, 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Fereni Starch Pudding
This delightful Fereni starch-thickened pudding with almonds can be enjoyed hot or cold during Ramadan, particularly at sahur or iftar. Adjust both the sugar and rosewater to taste.
Easy Blueberry Cake
This delicious blueberry cake is an easy cake to make with fresh blueberries and things that are usually on hand. My grandmother passed this recipe down to me and now I enjoy making it with my kids!
Onion and Cheddar Burgers
For an extra Italian twist, substitute 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for the cheddar cheese. Enjoy!