I have found this information on the strange ritual concerning:
"Chitlins"
This is very interesting
Chitlins apparently are a dish that is prepared from the hog intestines
Please see pictures below:
In reading about chitlins there is a great deal of information regarding the cleaning and preparation of the chitlins.
Apparently one can become quite ill if they are not cleaned properly.
http://health.state.ga.us/archives/p...lins_flyer.pdf