Fried Chitterlings (Chitlins)

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Ingredients

  • 5 lbs chitterlings (I use the pre-cleaned 5 lb bag from frozen foods)
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium peeled white onions or 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Put the chitterlings in a large pot along with your 3 quarts water, onion, pepper, and salt.
  2. Boil them for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Add a little extra water if necessary.
  3. Prepare a large cast iron skillet with 1/4 stick of butter. Remove chitterlings from pot and slice.
  4. Add to the preheated skillet. Stir as you lightly brown them.
  5. The chitterlings should be thoroughly done and almost falling apart. You can serve them with your favorite side dishes such as greens, maccaroni and cheese, or rice. I actually prefer to eat them by themselves, with several splashes of hot sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

290 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 1.5g 1% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9695.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 58.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 144.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35% DV
Calcium 16.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

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

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