How to clean pig intestines with cheap, benign powder

Washing and deodorizing are very important steps when processing offal; The following way to clean pig intestines with cheap and benign powder will ensure the deliciousness of the dish.

Pig intestines are loved by many people because of their special delicious flavor. However, if not done carefully and properly, the dish may not be hygienic.

Clean the pig’s intestines with cheap powder

The process of preparing pig intestines requires care and takes a lot of time. Even in many cases, the intestines have been thoroughly processed and the odor has not been completely removed. 

There are many effective tips for cleaning pig intestines, the most common is using lemon/vinegar or salt. Few people know that there is another method that is also very effective in eliminating the bad smell of pig intestines, which is to use a cheap, completely non-toxic powder, which is cornstarch.

How to clean pig intestines with this cheap powder will surprise you with its high and quick effectiveness. Here are the steps:

• Rinse the pig intestines with cold water to remove dirt and impurities. Prepare enough cornstarch to cover the entire surface of the pig’s intestines.
• When the pig’s intestines have been washed and are still moist, coat the entire surface with cornstarch; Use your hands to gently massage to ensure the cornstarch covers and absorbs evenly, then let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.
• After letting the cornstarch absorb evenly, rinse the pig’s intestines with cold water to remove dirt and excess cornstarch. Carefully check the surface of the pig’s intestines after washing to make sure there are no stains left, then you can take them for processing.

Cleaning pig intestines with cornstarch can effectively remove fishy odors and impurities, while also providing a protective coating to keep the pork intestines moist and flavorful while cooking.

Some other ways to clean pig intestines

Below are some simple ways to clean pig intestines with ingredients easily found in the kitchen.

Use salt and vinegar

When buying tripe, first turn it upside down and remove the mucus inside. You can use a ginger branch to squeeze clean, remove slime as well as deodorize, then use salt and vinegar to scrub vigorously and squeeze thoroughly. Rinse the intestines with clean water and blanch in boiling water, then rinse again to remove any remaining odors.

Use lemon and salt

Similar to the above method, after cleaning and removing mucus, use lemon to scrub vigorously and remove odors; Rinse with salt water to kill bacteria. You blanch the intestines in boiling water to make them firmer and crispier, then rub them again to clean them.

Use flour and lemon

First, turn the pig’s intestines upside down and clean the mucus inside, then squeeze thoroughly with flour and salt and rinse with water to remove the odor. Finally, use lemon to scrub vigorously on the intestines and rinse with clean water.

Use baking soda

This is a cheap and effective method to clean pig intestines. You just need to wash the intestines with water, then sprinkle baking soda powder on the surface of the pig intestines, gently squeeze and let the baking soda absorb into the surface of the intestines for about 15-20 minutes. Then, you wash the pig’s intestines with clean water.

Baking soda powder has the ability to clean and deodorize quite well, helping to keep pig intestines clean and not fishy.

However, make sure to wash the pig’s intestines to remove all the powder and not affect the flavor of the dish you will cook.