3 lb. honeycomb tripe, cut in pieces
1 c. sliced onions
1 green pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

2 c. flour
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. water (more if batter is too stiff)
Oil for frying

To begin mix first 7 ingredients in crockpot. Cover with water. Cook 1 hour on high, lower temperature and cook approximately 4 hours more or until tripe is tender. Cool.

Meanwhile, make batter by mixing flour, salt, pepper, egg and water to batter consistency.

In bowl mix a cup of water and one tablespoon of garlic powder. Dip tripe pieces in this mixture. Drain. Dip in batter, fry until golden brown.