Chitlins vs. Chitterlings — What's the Difference?

Pronunciation spelling of chitterlings

Chitterlings (), sometimes spelled chitlins or chittlins are the small intestines of domestic animals, especially when cooked and eaten. They are usually made from pigs' intestines.

Small intestines of hogs prepared as food

Small intestine, boiled and fried, usually of a pig. Sometimes prepared with hog maws.

Plural of chitterling

The smaller intestines of swine, etc., fried for food.

Small intestines of hogs prepared as food