When it comes to cleaning chitlins, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Depending on how fresh the chitlins are, and how much time you have, you may need to use different methods. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
If the chitlins are fresh (i.e. they haven't been sitting in your fridge for weeks), then the easiest way to clean them is simply to rinse them under cold water. This will remove any surface dirt and grime.
If the chitlins are not so fresh, or if you want to be extra thorough, then you can soak them in a mixture of vinegar and water overnight. This will help to loosen any stubborn dirt and make them easier to clean.
Once they've been soaked, give them a good scrub under running water using a stiff brush. This should remove most of the dirt and grime. If there are still some stubborn bits left behind, then you can try soaking them again in vinegar and water for another hour or so before giving them another scrub.
And that's it! Once they're cleaned, you can cook up your chitlins however you like - boiled, fried, or stewed!