How to Clean Chitterlings

* Chitterlings

* Running water

* Gloves

* Cutting board

* Sharp knife

* White vinegar

* Lemon juice

* Boiling water

* Pot

Instructions

1. Wash the chitterlings thoroughly under running water. Be sure to remove any excess fat or tissue.

2. Cut the chitterlings into 1-inch pieces.

3. Place the chitterlings in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. This will help to clean and disinfect them.

4. Drain the chitterlings and rinse them with cold water.

5. Combine the white vinegar and lemon juice in a large bowl.

6. Add the chitterlings to the bowl and mix well to coat.

7. Let the chitterlings sit in the vinegar and lemon juice mixture for 30 minutes.

8. Rinse the chitterlings thoroughly with cold water.

9. The chitterlings are now clean and ready to be cooked.

Tips

* If the chitterlings have a strong odor, you can add a few tablespoons of baking soda to the water when you boil them.

* You can also use a commercial chitterling cleaner to clean the chitterlings.

* Be sure to cook the chitterlings thoroughly before eating them.