How to Store Fresh Cracklins (3 Steps)

Cracklins are made from heavily salted bacon rind that has been cooked in hot oil and can be used in a variety of ways. Similar to bacon bits, cracklins make good toppings for baked potatoes, soups and salads. Cobb salads are good with cracklins instead of bacon. Once you've made the fresh cracklins, you can store them to use in the next few days or you can freeze them to use four to six months into the future.

Things You'll Need

  • Cracklins
  • Sealable container

Instructions

  1. Store cracklins in a sealed container regardless of whether you will be refrigerating or freezing the..

  2. Refrigerate fresh cracklins for up to three days. They will remain just as tasty as the day you made them.

  3. Freeze cracklins for later use. Frozen cracklins will keep for up to six months in a sealed container. To warm them up when you're ready to use them, just toss them in a hot skillet for a few minutes.