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
• Protein 22.2 g Good Source
• Carbs 8.63 g Moderate
• Total Fat 24.98 g High
• Saturated Fat 13.48 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 374.47 mg High
• Sodium 852.27 mg High
• Fiber 1.31 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.95 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
• Calcium 147.77 mg Moderate
• Iron 4.18 mg Good Source
• Potassium 165.9 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 40.19 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 9.22 mg Moderate
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

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

• Celery
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅