Pork Rinds...
DittoDan
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I made a high fat tuna fish salad last night. Tuna packed in Olive oil, a lot of Kraft Mayo (no sugar), onions, celery, olives w/pimento (I think they call them cocktail olives). Season salt & pepper.
Before I discovered LCHF diet, I would of bought low fat tuna packed in water, used Miracle Whip (added sugar). Then I would of either: 1) put it on white bread or 2) Used a whole pack of Krispy crackers. A high carb, high grain meal.
So last night I made the tuna fish salad and didn't have anything to put it on. I heard that fried pork rinds are a good substitute for crackers. I tried it and it was GREAT!
Is there a low carb bread that you would recommend? I am trying to stay under 40g carbs @ day.
Thank you for any help you may give me....
Dan from Michigan
Before I discovered LCHF diet, I would of bought low fat tuna packed in water, used Miracle Whip (added sugar). Then I would of either: 1) put it on white bread or 2) Used a whole pack of Krispy crackers. A high carb, high grain meal.
So last night I made the tuna fish salad and didn't have anything to put it on. I heard that fried pork rinds are a good substitute for crackers. I tried it and it was GREAT!
Is there a low carb bread that you would recommend? I am trying to stay under 40g carbs @ day.
Thank you for any help you may give me....
Dan from Michigan
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I stay away from the low carb breads and I stick to 20g of carbs. One that I used to eat when I was not as restrictive was the Josephs Pita breads (4 net carbs). They sell them at BJ's, Wal-mart... here is the website https://www.josephsbakery.com
BTW, you can also use pork rinds to dip in your egg salad, guacamole or as croutons in soup.... yummy0 -
Thank you Latina... I will visit them and try it. Since I was a carboholic for 57 years, its hard to switch from grains. I was so proud of myself yesterday. At work a vendor brought in some chocolate covered donuts. I resisted. Before LCHF, I would of eaten 3 of them... (no wonder I weigh over 300 lbs). LOL!0
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I stay away from the low carb breads and I stick to 20g of carbs. One that I used to eat when I was not as restrictive was the Josephs Pita breads (4 net carbs). They sell them at BJ's, Wal-mart... here is the website https://www.josephsbakery.com
BTW, you can also use pork rinds to dip in your egg salad, guacamole or as croutons in soup.... yummy
I buzz them in my food processor and use them as breading on fish, chicken, chops...etc.0 -
Mission makes a low carb tortilla you may want to look into.
Also, lettuce/greens are your friend. Make a big plate of greens and put the tuna salad on top and chow down.
You are doing well, and I can hear the enthusiasm in your posts.0 -
I really can't personally touch grains secondary to my own issues, but The Great Low Carb Bread Company is supposed to make some wonderful stuff. I haven't seen it in stores anyplace, but I know there are places you can order it online.
There's also a "Joseph's Lavash Bread" that is popular and reportedly available at some Walmarts... though not at mine.
I'd given thought to trying out these as 'wraps': http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/cream-cheese-pancakes.html
I've used just a big lettuce leaf to wrap food in to do a 'sandwich'.0 -
I stay away from the low carb breads and I stick to 20g of carbs. One that I used to eat when I was not as restrictive was the Josephs Pita breads (4 net carbs). They sell them at BJ's, Wal-mart... here is the website https://www.josephsbakery.com
BTW, you can also use pork rinds to dip in your egg salad, guacamole or as croutons in soup.... yummy
I love Joseph's Pita bread. I always have it in my fridge/freezer for when I need to have low carb bread. They are awesome!0 -
By the way, after reading all your posts, I just had to run out to the store to pick up some pork rinds (never knew they had ZERO carbs). OMG, they were awesome!!0
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They're supposed to work well for "breading" things if you grind them up.By the way, after reading all your posts, I just had to run out to the store to pick up some pork rinds (never knew they had ZERO carbs). OMG, they were awesome!!
Check your bags though because some of the flavored pork rinds DO contain carbs (BBQ and some other flavors).
I try to get Rudolph's brand of plain pork rinds (due to availability) because they don't add MSG - and I am sensitive to it.0 -
I would just put it on lettuce...I'd also sub mashed avocado for the mayo.0
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I just ran out to the store too :laugh: I bought a bag of pork rinds and a bag of cracklins made by Tropical Fantasy. I thought there was a bunch of processed stuff in packaged pork rinds but it only lists pork and salt. I also thought the sodium would be high but the rinds are 270 and the cracklins 300 - not too bad. If there was MSG in it, would it be listed somewhere. I do not know if I am sensitive, but I try to avoid it.
I had to go to five stores to find them. They used to sell in in the lobby of my building but no more. That would have been very convenient. I have some pork fat (not the skin) at home that I was going to render and try to make them. I did this with chicken skin and made schmaltz and gribenes last week - so yummy!!
Thanks for this topic!!!0 -
Ok, so I just ate a whole bag of pork skins (Baken-ets Hot'n'Spicy Chicharones)....490 Calories, 32g Fat, 49g Protein....but best of all....0 Carbs.0
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dcristo213: Good for you!
I've seen people make nachos with pork rinds, too!0 -
I plan on using them with my artichoke dip from the fat fast book during football on sunday. yum yum0
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I plan on using them with my artichoke dip from the fat fast book during football on sunday. yum yum
Nill-I just pulled my fat fast book and did not find that recipe! I want some artichoke dip to dip my pork rinds in :sad:
Please share!0 -
@ aeb09
I looked at your site for the Zuchinni fries. It looks so awesome! Both the recipe AND your website...
I am going to try them out as soon as I go off my water fast.
Thank you for sharing that...
Keep up the good work...!
Dan the Man
P.S. I did subscribe to your blog. And I will look at the rest of your site.0 -
Thanks so much, Dan! I am glad you liked the recipe - those fries are so easy and super delicious. Let me know what you think when you do try them!0
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Bumping for recipes. :-)0
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Have you considered making some Oopsie Rolls? They work great with sandwich fillings. Completely Atkins / keto compliant.
http://yourlighterside.com/2009/05/gluten-free-low-carb-buns-aka-oopsie-rolls/0 -
nice site you got going there...
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Although I just usually put something like that on a pile of lettuce or greens or just eat it straight, if I want a more sandwich like meal I make up microwave flaxseed flat bread, as it only takes a couple of minutes to make, and almost all the carbs in it are fiber. Here is a link to a recipe for it. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1900264 You can also add different herbs and spices to it.0
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Thank you 17JayR, I am going to get the ingredients and make it. Looked like a really easy recipe.0
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@MistressPi
Although the recipe looks yummy, there is way too much time and work to create that dish. As soon as I saw, separating eggs, using a mixer, whipping something that was a liquid into something "stiff", then folding things together... I'll leave that to people that are retired or work at home. I like easy recipes.
Thanks for posting it...
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nice site you got going there...
Thank you!
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I make my own mayo with this recipe -- http://thehealthyfoodie.com/fail-proof-home-made-paleo-mayo-whole30-compliant/ -- quick, easy, delicious, and best of all - it ditches the canola and soy oils for better oils (avocado, olive, macadamia, etc).
As for the tuna, I just make it up like I used to (tuna, mayo, mustard, onion or onion powder, etc), and just eat it out of a bowl. Who needs all this wrap, bread, cracker stuff, anyway? 0 -
For sandwich bread, I use Flat Out Fold It Flatbread. I buy it at Walmart. There's different kinds but if you get the 100% whole wheat with flax, there's 8 net carbs. Not as great tasting as regular bread (it helps if you like wheat bread, and I prefer white), but it works. I've also used the regular Flat Out Flatbread as a pizza crust.
I've never heard of pork rinds used as crackers. I'm going to have to try that. I like a whole package of saltines in my chili 0 -
By the way, after reading all your posts, I just had to run out to the store to pick up some pork rinds (never knew they had ZERO carbs). OMG, they were awesome!!
Where can I get these in the USA as over this weekend? I live in the UK and I can 100% say we don't have anything like this unless they are similar to pork scratchings....anyone know ? Tres excited to try these))
http://www.butterisnotacarb.com/crispy-zucchini-fries/ .....superb blog, you have a new fan0 -
GG,
These are the same as pork scratching in the UK. In the US, they sell pork rinds or crackins. The rinds are lighter, the cracklins more dense as they are fried with some skin in addition to the rind. I prefer the pork rinds.
They are sold in most supermarkets, but I get mine from a drugstore that sells food or gas station marts.
TQ0 -
GG,
These are the same as pork scratching in the UK. In the US, they sell pork rinds or crackins. The rinds are lighter, the cracklins more dense as they are fried with some skin in addition to the rind. I prefer the pork rinds.
They are sold in most supermarkets, but I get mine from a drugstore that sells food or gas station marts.
TQ
Thanks ToadQueen, heading to NYC tomorrow so will look out and bring a pack or 2 back with me 0 -
On pork rinds, I highly recommend this brand called Domingo's Pork Rinds. They are the best I've ever tasted. If you're in Texas and near a Central Market, they sell them there, and I've also heard they are sometimes available Nationally at World Market.
Also, you can order them from their website-
http://www.gaytanfoods.com/product_details.php?pro_id=300
