How To Make Pork Crackling (Pork Rinds)

Step 1

Place the pork crackling (pork rinds or pork belly) on a lightly oiled baking tray with a 1 inch lip/side. Season with salt and/or herbs and spices.

Step 2

Cook at 180C/350F for 10 minutes until soft.

Step 3

Remove from the oven and using kitchen tongs and kitchen scissors, cut into strips or shapes.

Step 4

Cook until golden and crispy.

Step 5

Drain the crackling and pour the rendered pork fat into a heatproof jug.

Step 6

Cool the rendered fat and use it as a delicious cooking fat (pork lard). Store the lard in the fridge.