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.
Chitlins and Hog Maw are pig intestines and stomach. Cracklins are made from pork fat. Chitlins are also called Chitterlings and you may see them labeled that way in grocery stores. We use the terms chitlins and chitterlings interchangeably on this web site.ere's how: 1. Soak your pork chitlins (chitterlings) in cold water for 15 minutes. 2. Using your hands, one by one gently roll the chitterlings open in your hands. Use a knife and your fingers to remove any remaining fat or foreign matter from inside the chitterlings.