Cracklin'S Recipe

Name: Cracklin'S
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 lb. pork fat with skins, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 c. water; 1 1/2 pinches baking soda; salt; oak firewood, split (small, 12 to 18 inches long); wash pot (approximately 2 feet in diameter); axe handle (hickory); 5 cardboard drink flats; paper towel; large perforated spoon or strainer; a whole bunch of friends; liquid refreshments (optional)

Servings: persons

40 lb. pork fat with skins, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 c. water
1 1/2 pinches baking soda
salt
oak firewood, split (small, 12 to 18 inches long)
wash pot (approximately 2 feet in diameter)
axe handle (hickory)
5 cardboard drink flats
paper towel
large perforated spoon or strainer
a whole bunch of friends
liquid refreshments (optional)

1
Put wash pot on hot fire.
2
Pour water into pot.
3
Put pork fat into pot.
4
The water will all boil out, but it keeps the fat from sticking to the pot.
5
The pot should be stirred with axe handle every 5 to 10 minutes throughout the cooking.
6
Remember, keep the fire hot.
7
The lard will boil out of the meat during the cooking. When the lard covers the meat, add the baking soda.
8
Don't use very much baking soda or pot will foam over.
9
The Cracklin's will begin to float and the skins will bubble up.
10
It is very important to have a hot fire at this point.
11
When the lard stops bubbling and boiling, the cracklin's are just about done.
12
They should be golden brown and the skin should appear puffed up.
13
Dip the cracklin's out and put them in the paper lined cardboard flats.
14
Salt to taste. Let them cool about 15 minutes.
15
The lard may be saved for frying, but check with your doctor first.
16
Approximate time required:
17
2 1/2 hours.
18
Serves about 20 to 25.

10977

kcal

Calories

635

Fat

1225

Protein

Fat Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 lb. pork fat with skins, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes, 3 c. water, 1 1/2 pinches baking soda, salt, and more.

Yes, Cracklin'S falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cracklin'S

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