Chitlens

Directions

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