While cracklins might not be as mainstream as their cousin, pork rinds, for many, these little nuggets of fried pork are as good as it gets. Made with skin-on pork belly, cracklins are a ...

Cracklins are essentially the excess scraps that rise to the top of the freshly rendered lard. They’re scooped out, salted and seasoned, then eaten as a delicious precursor to the meal.