I've been snacking on pork rinds at night watching TV. They're pretty tasty.
What the hell are they really. My wife brought them home. Will they kill me ?
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April 29, 2025, 08:07 PM
parabellum
Everything is killing you
April 29, 2025, 08:09 PM
berto
Fried pig skin. Delicious. Moderation is your friend as in most things.
April 29, 2025, 08:11 PM
RogueJSK
They're better than other snack foods in some ways (no carbs or sugar, and high in protein).
In other ways, they're just as bad or worse (high in sodium, fat, and cholesterol).
They're kinda like potato chips just without the carbs, but like potato chips they should still be eaten in moderation.
April 29, 2025, 08:12 PM
MelissaDallas
If hou live someplace close to a Mexican meat market, they fry their own chicharrones (pork rinds) and sell them by the pound in big sheets. They are fabulous.
April 29, 2025, 08:32 PM
smschulz
Much better than traditional chips by far. No carbs, good protein. We use them for a healthier breading substitute in KETO/low carb diets.
FWIW, salt, cholesterol and fat are not the demons people make them out to be. Saying they are worse is just not accurate.
April 29, 2025, 08:33 PM
TexasScrub
Yeah? Well I've been snacking on Del Dixi Dilly Bites. They make my nose pucker they're so good. I may be pregnant, and as a 60 y.o. male, that's not good.
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April 29, 2025, 09:01 PM
Gustofer
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Originally posted by smschulz: FWIW, salt, cholesterol and fat are not the demons people make them out to be. Saying they are worse is just not accurate.
^^^^^^. This.
Nothing wrong with any of them. Eat up and enjoy!
ETA: The only concerns I would have with them is which oil they are fried in and what chemicals are used for the flavors.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Gustofer,
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April 29, 2025, 09:19 PM
MikeinNC
The Cajun flavored ones are the bomb!
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April 29, 2025, 09:27 PM
Redhookbklyn
The local BBQ places around here sell them. Great taste to them when fresh.
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April 29, 2025, 09:44 PM
benny6
I'm on a Keto/Carnivore diet. No carbs, sugars, or starches. Pork rinds are on my list of approved snacks. No harm unless you're consuming processed foods, sugars, carbs, and starches.
I have tried a bunch but I like the Chef Piggy Tail microwave pork rinds the best.
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April 30, 2025, 05:04 AM
92fstech
Type 1 diabetic here, so ultra-low carb diet. Pork rinds and celery are my chip alternatives. I should probably eat more celery than pork rinds, but they're hard to resist!
April 30, 2025, 07:32 AM
Calif Phil
I like them, some are better than others. Frito Lay Baken'ets are available at most all stores, are cheap and taste great.
April 30, 2025, 08:06 AM
selogic
If all you have ever had are store bought pork rinds you are missing out on something wonderful .
April 30, 2025, 08:42 AM
Glynn863
My wife grinds pork skins up and uses them for a coating on baked chicken strips. Just another use for a good snack.
April 30, 2025, 08:49 AM
nosticks
Been my go to road trip food for years. A bag of pork rinds, two Slimjims, and a coke.
Originally posted by selogic: If all you have ever had are store bought pork rinds you are missing out on something wonderful .
No doubt homemade ones are on another level. I've tried a couple times and haven't quite got it done well but it was still pretty tasty. I'll figure it out, sooner or later.
