Chitterlings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 lb. chitterlings, thawed
1/4 c. vinegar
2 bay leaves
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery (with tops), chopped
7 red pepper pods, sliced or crushed or red pepper to taste
2 large potatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic (more, if you wish)
salt and pepper to taste
any other seasonings you wish

Preparation

Wash chitterlings thoroughly.
Remove excess fat and grit. Place in a large pot with vinegar and seasonings. Cover with water.
Bring to a boil.
Place lid on pot and simmer 3 or 4 hours until tender.
Serve with spaghetti, cornbread and slaw.