Chitterlings, or "chitlins" as southerns often call them, are pig intestines. It is a peculiar dish that is found in very few restaurants but many southern kitchens. It has an interesting texture and flavor, and is primarily used as a meat substitute. Whether you eat them with or without side dishes, once you have a plate of this interesting food, your taste buds will never be the same again. Read on to learn eat chitterlings.
Instructions
1. Clean the chitterlings to remove all fecal from the intestines. Failure to do this can result in horrible illness accompanied with bouts of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and headaches.
2. Cook the chitterlings in onions or potatoes to help eliminate lingering cooking odors.
3. Douse the chitterling delicacy with hot sauce, ketchup and mustard. This will enhance the flavor of the chitterlings.
4. Eat the chitterlings with several complimentary side dishes, such as collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad, black-eyed peas and cornbread.
5. Throw away any uneaten chitterlings after the meal is over. You should eat chitterlings the same day they are cooked to avoid illness.
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