Down Home Chitterlings Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Down Home Chitterlings Recipe). Chitterlings or pork intestines are a favorite among Southern families. Traditionally, they are prepared during the holiday season, but deep freezing makes them available year round. Be sure to wash any surface and your hands thoroughly with a bleach solution to avoid contamination while handling raw chitterlings. Chitterlings are very good and are allowed, in moderation, under some popular Low Carb Diets. Be certain to pass the vinegar and hot sauce. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 2hrs

Cook: 6hrs

Total: 8hrs

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 Servings

Down Home Chitterlings Recipe

Ingredients

10 pounds frozen cleaned chitterlings

thawed

1 onion

roughly chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Real Homemade Tamales

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Soak the chitterlings in cold water throughout the cleaning stage. Each chitterling should be examined and run under cold water all foreign materials should be removed and discarded. Chitterlings should retain some fat so be careful to leave some on. After each chitterling has been cleaned soak in two cold water baths for a few minutes. The second water should be clearer. If not soak in one more bath.

Step 2

Place the chitterlings in a 6 quart pot and fill with cold water. Bring to a boil then add the onion and season with salt garlic and red pepper flakes. Be sure the water is at a full boil before adding seasonings or the chitterlings could become tough. Continue to simmer for 3 to 4 hours depending on how tender you like them. Serve with spaghetti or turnip greens. Be certain to pass the vinegar and hot sauce.

Nutritional Information

Down Home Chitterlings Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 312.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 1.1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 26.9g 41%

Saturated Fat: 12.6g 63%

Cholesterol: 365.4mg 122%

Vitamin A Iu: 104.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 3.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 36.1mg 4%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 13.2mg 5%

Potassium: 37.9mg 1%

Sodium: 411.8mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 241.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.