1. The crisp residue left after lard has been rendered
   "He sprinkled cracklings over the salad for extra crunch"

1. The sharp sound of snapping noises
   "The crackling of the burning logs filled the room";
   - crackle, crepitation
    
2. The residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
   "The crackling was saved to add flavour to other dishes";
   - greaves

Type of: edible fat, noise, residue

Encyclopedia: Cracklings