Chitlens

Prep: 90 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Savory chitlens cooked with onions, vinegar, and spices create a hearty dish with bold flavors, perfect for those who enjoy rich, traditional meat recipes.

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Ingredients

  • 10 lb. chitlens
  • 1 medium whole onion, peeled
  • 2 to 3 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 pepper pod or 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large basin with cold water.
  2. Drop in chitlens and soak for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain off water.
  4. With a sharp paring knife, pull off fat under running water and discard the fat from the chitlens.
  5. Rinse the meat again with cold running water and let soak for 1 hour, changing the water several times.
  6. Rinse the meat again under cold running water and place in a large Dutch oven or crockpot.
  7. Cover with water; add onion, vinegar, hot pepper pod, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  9. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until chitlens are fork-tender.
  10. Cut into small pieces before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

175 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 5.3g 7% DV
Carbs 27.8g 10% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 7.9g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9967.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 165mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 21.1mg 23% DV
Calcium 44.5mg 3% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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