Cracklings are the browned pieces of meat remaining after pure lard has been rendered from fat pork.

2 c. corn mean
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. cracklings

Mix cornmeal with salt and soda, add buttermilk and cracklings. Form into cakes and place in greased baking pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.