THE STATE NAME: Louisiana is another state, along with Illinois, that bears the mark of Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. The first European to descend the Mississippi River to the delta, this French explorer named the area La Louisianne after Louis XIV of France in 1682.
Chitlins are deep fried pig intestines I believe, taste kind of salty and crispy as potato chips.
I really do love to eat chitterlings (aka chitlins). And this recipes is one that you have to try out for a true soul food eating experience. Today we are going to teach you how to clean and cook chitlins in your kitchen without the nasty smell. Chitterlings and hog waws have long been a southern favorite. Down south we also like to call them chitlins.