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    Chitlins

    Cleaned pork chitterlings simmered low and slow with onion and spices until tender, a traditional soul food holiday dish.

    ⏱ 60 minPrep time
    🔥 180 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Chitlins simmered with onion and pepper

    Cleaned pork chitterlings simmered low and slow with onion and spices until tender, a traditional soul food holiday dish.

    The long-simmered tradition

    Chitlins demand patience — hours of gentle simmering transforms humble pork intestines into a deeply savory holiday tradition.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Rinse the chitlins thoroughly under cold water, removing any excess fat.
    2. Place in a large pot with the onion, garlic, bell pepper, bay leaves, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, and vinegar.
    3. Cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
    4. Cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until tender; skim the fat as it rises.
    5. Season with salt and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with hot sauce and vinegar.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Buy pre-cleaned chitlins to save hours of work. Skim the pot often, and serve with plenty of hot sauce and pepper vinegar.

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    Recipe details

    Prep60 min
    Cook180 min
    Servings8
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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