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Deep Fried Chitterlings

 INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds chitterlings
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
fine cracker crumbs
oil for deep frying

 PREPARATION:

Clean and Prepare chitterlings:

Wash chitterlings 3 or 4 times and place in a large kettle with 4 or 5 cups of water with 1 or 2 chopped onions, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, and other seasonings as desired.

Simmer for 2 hours or until chitterlings are tender.

Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Cut boiled chitterlings into pieces about the size of oysters. Dip each piece into egg mixture then roll in crumbs. Fry in oil at about 370° until golden brown. Serves 6