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.
It is very strong and aromatic. It has a spicy, herbal, citrusy character and goes very well with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, and other aromatic spices without really tasting anything like them. Also with citrus such as preserved lemons, lemon or orange zest, etc.It's one of my favorite spices.t has a sweet taste.I usually mix it with other spices to make a BBQ rub that is hot and sweet.It does not take much to add a sweet flavor,its a fine powder.