For the same reason, some Black folks are closet chitlin eaters. They love them, but don't want people to know, and wouldn t be caught dead ordering them in public. But, don t make the mistake of thinking chitlins are an African American dish. Chitlins are also very popular among Southern whites, who consider them part of Southern cooking. Chitlins are also part of Cajun cooking.
Andouille sausage is made from chitlins and tripe.
Mexicans eat chitlins in a spicy, tomato-based soup. Hungarians use chitlins as casing and stuffing for sausages. And, Chitlins can be found in certain Asian dishes. You don't just eat chitlins, though. You gotta clean them first.