crackling

One firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling red-hot coals in the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

Steak leans into its vintage charm with dark lighting, a crackling fireplace and a distinctly romantic atmosphere.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

But there were also thousands of local families gathered at the stadium with a crackling sense of anticipation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

I pretend that Gram is standing right next to me, her whispered words crackling in my ear.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

These act as bases for such dishes as Puerto Rican mofongo, made with plantains mashed with pork cracklings, as well as Cuban yuca with mojo, a citrus and garlic sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Customers choose pork belly, cracklings, tripe, ribs or a mix of different cuts to stuff in tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or else served with rice and beans.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2023

Jaíne again turns to her native country of Brazil, making plantain gnocchi, pan-fried in duck fat with cracklings and orange sauce.

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2022

Next up: grilled duck with citrus gremolata and duck skin cracklings and 10-year-old the Original.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2014

Mother hurried back and handed Luke a bag of cracklings and three pears and some biscuits from the night before.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix