Casing from Large Intestine of Pig

Casings prepared from large intestine of pig are called:

Correct Answer: Chitterlings

Chitterlings are the casings prepared from the large intestine of pig. They are also consumed as a food dish ('chitlins') in many cultures.

Complete Pig Casing Reference

• Maws — pig stomach
• Chitterlings — pig large intestine
• Rounds — small intestines of sheep/goat (not pig)
• Bung — caecum (of cattle; the pig version is less commonly called 'pig bung')
• Weasand — oesophagus of cattle (not pig)

Complete Casing Identification (All Species)

• Cattle small intestine → Runners | Cattle large intestine → Middles | Cattle caecum → Bung | Cattle oesophagus → Weasand
• Pig stomach → Maws | Pig large intestine → Chitterlings
• Sheep/goat small intestine → Rounds

Grading of Casings

Animal casings are graded mainly on the basis of diameter.