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5 pounds of frozen chitterlings - thawed
5 cups of water
2 stalks of celery with leaves
2 large onions, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup of vinegar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 red pepper, cut in pieces (optional) 

Instructions:

Soak chitterlings in cold water for at least 6 hours. Cover pot. Drain. Strip as much fat as possible from each piece and wash thoroughly in cold water. Make sure it is entirely free of dirt. Cut into small pieces about 1 inch. Place in full pot of water with salt and pepper. Add other ingredients to the pot and cover. Cook over medium heat until tender about 2 1/2 or 3 hours. Serve with vinegar or hot sauce. (Serves 4-6)