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Creole Chitterlings (Chitlins)

By: NYGHTSONG 
"There are some recipes that are called Southern however, the Creole and Cajun culture in itself cooks different than the rest of the south. I believe this simple recipe does the heritage justice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs
Ready In:
6 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 20 pounds frozen cleaned chitterlings, thawed
  • 1 large baking potato
  • 2 large onions, peeled and halved
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 stalks celery, with leaves
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

  1. Clean the chitterlings by removing all the specks and fat with specks on them. Rinse in several changes of salted water. Place them in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, drain, rinse and fill with enough water to cover again.
  2. Return to the heat and add the potato, onions, green pepper, garlic, celery and vinegar. Season with salt, bay leaf, Creole seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 4 hours. Chitterlings should appear clear to white in color.
  3. Cut the chitterlings into 1 inch pieces and return to the pot. Pour out most of the cooking liquid. Discard the potato, onions, celery and bay leaf. Heat the chitterlings through and serve with your favorite side dishes. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator. Like so many other great soul food dishes, chitlins taste even better after the flavor has soaked in for a few hours.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 494 | Total Fat: 40.3g | Cholesterol: 548mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by sdgnamma   view full review
I must add that cleaning chitterlings is a little more involved than removing specks, etc. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by littlecook769   view full review
In regards to removing the lining, the submitter did not include that because you are starting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by TropicLuv   view full review
This is the way we've been cooking chitlins for years up North. I didn't know we had a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2006 by Tenia aka The Cooking DEEVAH   view full review
Chitlins are the best!! thanks for this recipe. In my family we only eat chitlins during the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by DroopyG   view full review
I don't eat chitlins, but my daughter made these one year and everyone in the neighborhood...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by methodistpreacher   view full review
Basically, I like my chitlins plain...leave out the vinegar and extra spices...regular...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by Nell Harper   view full review
Well, I can't imagine being hungry enough to eat pig intestines but if I was gonna do it, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Trecie   view full review
OMG! These were the best chitlins ever! This was my first time attempting them for our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2010 by AvocadoLady   view full review
If you have not tried this recipe, then what are you waiting for? Easy to follow...deelishus....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by GodlyMother Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hi Nyghtsong. New Year's Day my mother always prepared Chittlins as one of the meat dishes. ...

 

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