Chitterlings

/ˈtʃɪtərlɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chitterling; small intestines of pigs or other animals prepared as food, central to many cultural cuisines.

Etymology

Plural of 'chitterling' from Middle English 'chiterling,' with roots in Old French or Germanic languages. The word has deep historical ties to how different cultures used all animal parts.

Kelly Says

Chitterlings appear in cuisines worldwide—soul food, Chinese cooking, Italian cuisine—proving that when people get creative with ingredients, 'waste' becomes delicacy and creates some of humanity's most beloved dishes.

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