Chitterlings - Chitlins

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Wash chitterlings very thoroughly and cover with boiling salted water.

2. 2

   Add cloves and red pepper.

3. 3

   Cook until tender, about 90 minutes (add more water if necessary).

4. 4

   Drain; cut in pieces the size of oysters.

5. 5

   Heat oil or fat to 370F in a fryer or large skillet.

6. 6

   Dip each piece in egg beaten with water followed by a dip into the cracker crumbs.

7. 7

   Fry until golden brown.