Ingredients
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10 pounds fresh chitterlings (or frozen chitterlings, thawed)
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2 large onions, peeled
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1 large potato, peeled
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3 stalks celery, with leaves
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup apple cider vinegar
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3 cloves garlic
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 large bay leaf
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1 teaspoon Creole seasoning to taste
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
![Ingredients to make Creole chitterlings]()
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Clean chitterlings by removing all specks and any pieces of fat with specks on them. Rinse in several changes of salted water.
![Two hands cleaning chitterlings, with a bowl of cleaned chitterlings]()
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Place cleaned chitterlings into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Drain, rinse, and return to the pot. Fill again with enough water to cover.
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Add whole onions, potato, and celery stalks, plus 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; chitterlings should appear clear to white in color.
![A large pot of simmered chitterlings, celery, onion, and seasonings]()
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer chitterlings to a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Discard onions, potato, celery, and bay leaf. Pour out most of the cooking liquid, then return chitterlings to the pot.
![A large pot of cut up chitterlings in seasoned broth]()
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Cook over medium heat until chitterlings are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes cooking liquid, salt, and vegetables. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 356 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 356 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 69% |
| Cholesterol 279mg | 93% |
| Sodium 658mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Protein 15g | 29% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium 40mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 173mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
