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Exnay on the CHITLINS nay...

i have never heard the word pronounced as anything other than "chitlins" by any person, black or otherwise...

Chitlins is good, especially when you put some hot sauce and mustard on them...yummy.

EllisDee said:

Wow, really? I heard a few white people pronounce it as chitlins, but mostly I heard most white people pronounce it as chitterlings. Do you eat chitlins?

AbucahX said:

well, i grew up on johns island, sc (which is very much predominantly black), so that might be why... but i've only heard it chitlins...

i'm a vegitarian now, but i have eaten chitlins... chitlins, gizzards, livers, damn near any part of the animal we could get...

I typed chitlins into google and received my answer in .11 seconds. For the record I chose one website, but they all said the same thing so take this as a fact.


http://www.moo-oink.com/C...istory.htm

The History of Chitlins

Chitterlings is the formal name, but most folks call ‘em Chitlins. And, if you know about chitlins, well there is nothing formal about them. They are the large intestines of a pig. As such, they possess a distinct, er aroma when you cook them. Some people turn up their noses (literally and figuratively) at the mention of chitlins. They are a food that most people either love or hate. However, Chitlins have a unique and storied history in Southern American culture. And, I’m here to tell ya, when served with hot sauce, ham, turkey, macaroni & cheese, collard greens and sweet potato pie…ain’t nuttin better!

As the story goes, chitlins were served to slaves as the discards of the pig after the slave masters took all the best parts. Forget about the ham, bacon, pork chops and loins. What we got was the ears, feet and chitlins. Since they were considered slave food, some African Americans consider them demeaning or offensive and refuse to eat them. For the same reason, some Black folks are closet chitlin eaters. They love them, but don't want people to know, and wouldn’t be caught dead ordering them in public. But, don’t make the mistake of thinking chitlins are an African American dish.

Chitlins are also very popular among Southern whites, who consider them part of Southern cooking.

Chitlins are also part of Cajun cooking. Andouille sausage is made from chitlins and tripe.

Mexicans eat chitlins in a spicy, tomato-based soup.

Hungarians use chitlins as casing and stuffing for sausages.

Chitlin sausages are also a delicacy in France; And,

Chitlins can be found in certain Asian dishes.

You don't just eat chitlins, though. You gotta clean them first. Unless you’ve purchased Moo & Oink Hand-Cleaned Chitlins. After cleaning, chitlins are put on for a long boil, often with hog maws, a little vinegar, salt, pepper and onions. To absorb the distinctive smell while they’re cooking, some people toss in a potato or an apple.



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As such, they possess a distinct, er aroma when you cook them.

i think fred sanford used to say 'chitterlings...'

Hey I thought I was the only one who ate chitlins with mustard !
Did you have cha-cha with them too ?

I was just talking to a woman today about them and she told me she would invite me over to try them. Now that I know I will Pass on them. Thanks for Enlightening Me.

No,I don't eat Inerds of any kind. I don't like that kinda stuff. True I like Caribbean Food,Soul Food and everything but Inerds,Gizzards? I'm not into that or Calf's Liver. Not for me. I'll stick with Curry or Jerk Classics instead.

Yes,they're delicious. Love them.

EllisDee said:

Did you eat your chitlins plain or did you put hot sauce and mustard on it?

"Cha-cha" is the pickled green tomato,onion, stuff you put on beans, greens & chitlins.Im sure you have had it.

In Nashville,Tn back in the 80's,it was a place that had a chitlin pizza !It was pretty good too.