Plural of chitling; cooked pig intestines, especially as prepared in African American and Southern cuisine.
Plural form of 'chitling,' a Middle English word whose ultimate origin is debated but likely stems from Germanic or Norse words for intestines or small creatures.
Chitlings have a rich history spanning continents—similar dishes (like tripe) appear worldwide, showing how different cultures transformed offal into beloved comfort food across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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