Abstract: A method and apparatus for pulling a strand of intestine from a convoluted intestine, such as removed from an animal, and for removing the ruffle fat from the intestine by severing, is disclosed herein. The leading end of the convoluted intestine is initially separated from the remaining bulk of convoluted intestine for insertion into the pulling apparatus which includes a work surface inclined downwardly from an entrance end to an exit end. Between the exit end and the entrance end are a pair of opposed gripping belts, each mounted parallel to the work surface and defining a path between them along which the intestine strand may travel as it is compressively engaged on each side by the belts. As the belts are driven, the remaining bulk of convoluted intestine is restrained and the belts progressively pull the strand of intestine away from the convoluted bulk.