Chitterlings - Chitlins

Total Time: 1 hr 36 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs chitterlings, very well cleaned
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 red chili pepper, chopped
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• cracker crumb
• oil or fat, for frying

Recipe

• 1 wash chitterlings very thoroughly and cover with boiling salted water.
• 2 add cloves and red pepper.
• 3 cook until tender, about 90 minutes (add more water if necessary).
• 4 drain; cut in pieces the size of oysters.
• 5 heat oil or fat to 370f in a fryer or large skillet.
• 6 dip each piece in egg beaten with water followed by a dip into the cracker crumbs.
• 7 fry until golden brown.