Chitterlings

Chitterlings (pronounced "CHIT-lins" and sometimes spelled chitlins) are the small intestines of a pig that have been prepared as food. They are considered a type of offal.

Food safety caution

Care must be taken when preparing chitterlings, due to the high possibility of disease being spread with chitterlings which have not been cleaned or cooked properly. These diseases/bacteria include Yersinia enterocolitica as well as Salmonella. Chitterlings must be soaked and rinsed thoroughly in several different cycles of cool water, and repeatedly picked clean by hand, removing extra fat and specks. The chitterlings are then boiled and simmered until tender.

Related Topics:
Yersinia enterocolitica - Salmonella

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