If you’re choosing to eat this plate, you’re in for a classic Southern comfort meal! Chitterlings (also called chitlins) require thorough cleaning and slow cooking to become tender and flavorful. Here’s how to make the entire meal from scratch.
Ingredients
For the Chitterlings
- 5 lbs fresh or pre-cleaned chitterlings
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Water to cover
For the Mac & Cheese
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Collard Greens
- 2 bunches collard greens, washed and chopped
- 4 slices bacon or smoked turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Cornbread
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
