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A classic soul food delicacy, chitlins are slow-simmered until incredibly tender with onions, bell peppers, and a touch of vinegar. This recipe guides you through the essential cleaning process for a perfect, flavorful result.
For 8 servings
Thoroughly Clean the Chitlins (Approx. 60-75 minutes)
Parboil to Reduce Odor (Approx. 15 minutes)
Simmer with Aromatics (Approx. 3-4 hours)
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A classic soul food delicacy, chitlins are slow-simmered until incredibly tender with onions, bell peppers, and a touch of vinegar. This recipe guides you through the essential cleaning process for a perfect, flavorful result.
This southern recipe takes 285 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 694.39 calories per serving with 90.85g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Check for Tenderness and Finish
Serve
After boiling and chopping, lightly flour the chitlins and pan-fry them in bacon grease or vegetable oil until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Add a whole habanero or scotch bonnet pepper (pierced with a knife) to the simmering liquid for a significant heat boost. Remove it before serving.
Add a smoked turkey wing or a few pieces of smoked ham hock to the pot during the long simmer to infuse a deep, smoky flavor.
Pork intestines are a significant source of complete protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and building tissues in the body.
Chitlins provide important minerals like zinc, which supports the immune system, and selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.
The chitlins are clean when the fatty membrane is completely removed, there are no visible specks of debris inside or out, and the water you rinse them in runs completely clear. They should look pale and feel smooth, not slimy.
Ventilation is key. Open windows and use fans. You can also simmer a small pot of water with vinegar, citrus peels, and cinnamon sticks on the stove while you cook the chitlins to help neutralize the odor.
Yes. For a slow cooker, follow steps 1 and 2, then place everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. For a pressure cooker, cook for about 60-75 minutes at high pressure after the parboiling step.
Boiled chitlins are a mixed bag nutritionally. They are a good source of protein and certain minerals like zinc and selenium. However, they are also very high in cholesterol and saturated fat. They are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
A one-cup serving of these boiled chitlins contains approximately 570 calories. This is an estimate, as the final count can vary based on how much fat is removed during cleaning and rendered during cooking.