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Ingredients:
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| 10 | pounds | Chitlins |
Chitlins
Chitlins, or chitterlings, are the small intestines of pigs. They are washed and soaked, cleaned and pulled, then cooked for hours until they are tender.
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They're often used in Southern cuisine, and enjoyed in |
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| 1 | tablespoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 1 | large | Onion » sliced |
Onion
The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives.
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Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of |
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| 1/4 | cup | Vinegar » approximately |
Vinegar
5% table vinegar is a common, versatile vinegar with a mild acidic taste used in cooking, cleaning, and preserving. It lasts indefinitely if stored properly and is found in the condiment aisle in
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| 1 | teaspoon | Tabasco Sauce |
Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco sauce is a brand of hot sauce made from tabasco peppers (Capsicum frutescens var. tabasco), vinegar, and salt. It is known for its distinctive sharp, spicy flavor.
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The sauce was first introduced in |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 4 hours |
Directions:
- Wash chitlins in warm water to remove all grease and residue. When water runs clear they are clean.
1. Place the chitlins in a large pot. Do not add water. The chitlins will produce their own liquid.
2. Add salt and sliced onion.
3. Simmer slowly for 2 hours, removing water as it builds up. The mixture should remain watery but don't allow it to overflow.
4. Stir every half hour or so to prevent sticking.
5. After 2 hours cut chitlins into smaller pieces.
6. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours longer, or until completely tender.
7. Remove excess liquid.
8. Adjust seasoning, using salt, vinegar and hot sauce to your liking.
9. Serve with greens, potato salad and corn bread.
Submitted by John J. | November 22nd, 2023 See all of John J.'s Recipes.
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| @Nate R. | November 23rd, 2023 |
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Man, I never thought I'd tackle chitlins, but this recipe made it doable. Was a bit hesitant about the cleaning part, but it all turned out great in the end. Could use a bit more info on the 'removing water' step, but all in all, it's solid. I gave it a 4 |