Are chitlins and hog maws the same thing?

Before we dig into the recipe, just in case you don’t know chitterlings are pig intestines and hog maws are the pigs stomach.

What is hog maw and chitterlings?

For those of you that do not know what chitterlings or hog maws are I’m here to let you in on what they are. Chitterlings are the pig’s intestine and hog maws are part of the cow’s stomach.

How long does hog maws take to cook?

How do you cook and clean hog maws? Over medium heat, boil hog maws in a pot of water for 25-50 minutes. Let the meat cool and then remove the unwanted fat and other material. Once removal is complete slice the hog maws into thin pieces.

How to make fried chitterlings and hog maws?

Ingredients 1 2 pounds hog maws (pig stomach) 2 2 pounds chitterlings (pig intestines) 3 3 quarts water 4 1 teaspoon salt 5 1/2 teaspoon red pepper (flakes) 6 1 medium peeled Onion (white or yellow)

How to make chitterlings from a soul food recipe?

Recipe Ingredients: 1 5 pounds frozen chitterlings 2 1 pound hog maws 3 1 small Onion, roughly chopped 4 1 teaspoon salt 5 1 teaspoon white vinegar 6 1 teaspoon minced garlic 7 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Can you cook hog maws while cleaning chitlins?

The hog maws come in packages and are also usually frozen. The hog maws are very tough, so it’s a good idea to cook them while you’re cleaning your chitlins. To prepare the hog maws for cooking rinse them in water and trim away excessive fat. Place your hog maws into a 6 quart cooking pot. Fill the pot with water to the half way point.

What’s the best way to cook a hog maw?

To prepare the hog maws for cooking rinse them in water and trim away excessive fat. Place your hog maws into a 6 quart cooking pot. Fill the pot with water to the half way point. Bring the water to boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 hour.