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Source(s): I eat 'em. Chitterlings / chitlin's are pig intestine and cracklin (or chicarones in Spanish) is fried pig skin with the fat and a bit of the skin on it. You see, there is 100% truth in the saying: You can everything but the oink. Genius Cook Â· 6 years ago.
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.