Fried Chitterlings (Chitlins)

Name: Fried Chitterlings (Chitlins)
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

6 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

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.