Tips for selecting and cleaning pork intestines for a tasty dish
To enjoy a delicious pork intestine meal, it’s essential to choose the right type of intestines. Thicker and firmer intestines are generally tastier than thinner, flatter ones. Once you’ve selected your intestines, turn them inside out and remove any excess fat. Mix some flour with a pinch of salt, and use this mixture to scrub the intestines thoroughly. Rinse well with water, and then rub lemon on any remaining residue to ensure a thorough clean. Finally, give it a good rinse.
A common mistake when preparing pork intestines is over-cleaning them, which can make the cooked intestines tough and less sweet. For the best results, gently clean the intestines, and for the very delicate parts, simply rinse and boil without any scrubbing. When cooked just right, these tender bits will be crisp and sweet.
Boiling pork intestines to perfection: crispy and tender
To boil pork intestines, start by bringing a pot of water with seasonings to a boil. For tender intestines, a few minutes of boiling is enough. Once done, immediately transfer them to a pot of cold water with alum and ice cubes to cool down. This process helps maintain the white color and crispy texture of the intestines. If you don’t plan on eating them right away, avoid placing them on a plate as they will dry out, darken, and become tough.
For whiter and crispier intestines, after boiling, soak them in a pot of cooled, boiled water with a few drops of lemon juice added. Always wait for the water to reach a rolling boil before adding the intestines, and never use cold water at the start.
– To enhance the tenderness of the intestines, prepare a solution of cold water with a small amount of roasted and puffed alum. Bring this solution to a boil and then allow it to cool.
– When the intestines are just cooked through (after about 10-12 minutes of boiling), remove them from the pot and immediately place them in the prepared alum solution. Soak until they are cool, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. This process ensures the intestines are not only crispy but also maintain a beautiful white color, avoiding any darkening.
For an extra crispy texture, some people heat the intestines in a dry pan. Once they start to sizzle, give them a quick toss and let them slightly firm up. Then, rinse them with cold water and proceed to boil them in fresh water before soaking as described above.