crackling

Definition

Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and crispens

Etymology

By surface analysis, crackle + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "For the first time in his life […]he tasted crackling."
• "To make chicken crackling, use 500 g (1 lb 1V2 oz) chicken skin. Wash and remove excess fats."
• "... but often forgotten are the equally delicious chicken cracklings. In this recipe, baguette slices spread with a delicious maple and sea salt butter are baked, then topped with crispy pan-fried chicken skin, sweet soft dates,[…]"