anybody cook cracklins?

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Woodduck Commander

ok... idk what you have to make them out of we use pork bellies... but cut into pieces a little bigger than what you want them to end up... and the work begins.... bring the grease up to about 325 and cook for 30 mins... see work... stirring constantly... we have a paddle on a electric motor... you may have to just work on the upper arms... until they begin to float. when they do take them out and cool well.... we put them in the cooler... they are going to be soft but don't be alarmed.... after they cool... bring grease up to 325. put cracklins back in.... the temperature of the grease will drop... when it gets back up to 325. remove, salt or season, and enjoy

Where can you buy pork bellies??

[Woodduck Commander]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

Where can you buy pork bellies??

we get ours form prejeans in laffayette. you can use any cut that has a good bit of fat like some boston butts