Cracklings
A couple of months ago I got the crazy idea to buy half a pig. Actually I wanted a full pig but when I realised the size I decided on half instead. Last week my idea came to fruition as Richard took the long trip from Mayo to Kinneagh with 40Kg of fresh pork in his boot. After an apology for the lack of a head in the box and a quick chat about all things Pork, I got to work.
At the end of all my processing I was wondering what to do with all the remaining back fat. I decided to make lard (surely it'll come in handy over Christmas right?!) What I didn't think I would get is the delicious crispy bits leftover after the fat is finished rendering. With a sprinkle of salt these golden beauties become the most delicious savory snack. I'll be posting a recipe over the next couple of weeks but if you come across some back fat in the mean time, don't throw it out, stick it in the freezer, these nuggets are worth the wait!
Labels: Crackling, Cracklings, Lard, Pete's Perfect Portion, Pork
