Chitterlings - Chitlins

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chitterlings, very well cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 red chili pepper, chopped
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • cracker crumb
  • oil or fat, for frying

Instructions

  1. Wash chitterlings very thoroughly and cover with boiling salted water.
  2. Add cloves and red pepper.
  3. Cook until tender, about 90 minutes (add more water if necessary).
  4. Drain; cut in pieces the size of oysters.
  5. Heat oil or fat to 370F in a fryer or large skillet.
  6. Dip each piece in egg beaten with water followed by a dip into the cracker crumbs.
  7. Fry until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 38.4g 14% DV
Fiber 8.8g 31% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 437.8mg 19% DV
Potassium 440.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 133.8mg 45% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 166.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 17.2mg 19% DV
Calcium 225.5mg 17% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

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

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