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Chitlins

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John J. | November 22nd, 2023

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
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. They're often used in Southern cuisine, and enjoyed in Read more...
1	tablespoon	Salt	Salt Salt, the quintessential seasoning, plays a pivotal role in enhancing flavors and balancing tastes in cooking. From its humble origins to its diverse forms, salt adds depth, complexity, and texture to dishes, making Read more...
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. Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of Read more...
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 Read more...
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. The sauce was first introduced in Read more...

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
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

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