Creole-Style Chitterlings (Chitlins)

1. 1

   Assemble all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Clean the chitterlings by removing all specks and any pieces of fat with specks on them. Rinse them in several changes of salted water.

3. 3

   Put the cleaned chitterlings in a large pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Drain, rinse, and return them to the pot. Refill with enough water to cover.

4. 4

   Add the whole onions, the potato, and the celery stalks, along with the chopped bell pepper, vinegar, garlic, salt, bay leaf, Creole seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 4 hours; the chitterlings should look clear to white.

5. 5

   Use a slotted spoon to move the chitterlings to a cutting board. Cut them into 1-inch pieces. Discard the onions, potato, celery, and bay leaf. Pour off most of the cooking liquid, then return the chitterlings to the pot.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat until the chitterlings are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

• Calories 342.25 kcal — Moderate 17%
• Protein 22.2 g ↗ Good Source 44%
• Carbohydrate 8.63 g 3%
• Total Fat 24.98 g ▲ High 32%
• Saturated Fat 13.48 g ▲ High 67%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 374.47 mg ▲ High 125%
• Sodium 852.27 mg ▲ High 37%
• Dietary Fiber 1.31 g ⌄ Low Source 5%
• Total Sugars 1.95 g --
• Added Sugars 0.06 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Calcium 100.84 mg ⌄ Low Source 8%
• Iron 4.18 mg ↗ Good Source 23%
• Potassium 165.87 mg ⌄ Low Source 4%
• Vitamin A 20.27 mcg ⌄ Low Source 2%
• Vitamin C 4.51 mg ⌄ Low Source 5%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Celery
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅