Down Home Chitterlings

Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Chitterlings, made from pigs' intestines, are a favorite among Southern families. They are typically served with greens, 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

Directions

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.