Chitlings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 lb. chitlings
2 red pepper pods, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove
2 large onions
1 stalk celery with leaves
2 Tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Clean chitlings thoroughly.
Wash several times in cool water, removing all gut and excess fat.
Drain a few minutes.
Place chitlings in pot and cover with water.
Add all other ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and simmer for 4 hours or until tender.
If a pressure cooker is available, cook for 2 hours.