crackling
animal product
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The term "crackling" primarily refers to the crisp residue left after rendering lard from pig fat or frying/roasting pig skin. This is also known as pork rind, a snack food made from fried pig skin, often seasoned with salt. In some regions, particularly the American South, "crackling bread" is a type of cornbread made with these fried pork pieces. The word "crackling" can also describe a series of small, sharp cracking noises.123
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