Pork Rinds

Hi everyone, I have some questions about pork rinds. What kinds do you buy? What is the difference between cracklins and rinds? Are some brands better than others? I am getting to the point where I need a crunchy something once in awhile. TIA :smile:

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  • cstehansen
    cstehansen Posts: 1,984 Member
    My understanding is cracklins are thicker. I usually get the Clancy pork rinds at Aldi's because they are just $0.99 a bag. I try not to eat them too often because they are a little too high in protein for me, but sometimes, you just gotta have that crunch.

    If you want ideas on using them, I found when I put them in soup, like many people do with crackers, they snap, crackle and pop like a certain cereal does in milk.

    I also like using them as a base for taco salad in place of tortilla chips.

    Crushed and mixed with some parmesan cheese, they make a great breading for chicken or pork chops.

    If you look up low carb recipes, you will find lots of other uses for these. They really do come in handy.
  • jennordhavn
    jennordhavn Posts: 88 Member
    I prefer the Mission Picante (spicy) pork rinds. They are lighter and have a good flavor.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    I usually pick up a large barrel of Utz brand at Costco 'cause it's cheaper to buy them bulk there as opposed to a single bag from a grocery store.
  • newmekellyc
    newmekellyc Posts: 4 Member
    cstehansen wrote: »
    My understanding is cracklins are thicker. I usually get the Clancy pork rinds at Aldi's because they are just $0.99 a bag. I try not to eat them too often because they are a little too high in protein for me, but sometimes, you just gotta have that crunch.

    If you want ideas on using them, I found when I put them in soup, like many people do with crackers, they snap, crackle and pop like a certain cereal does in milk.

    I also like using them as a base for taco salad in place of tortilla chips.

    Crushed and mixed with some parmesan cheese, they make a great breading for chicken or pork chops.

    If you look up low carb recipes, you will find lots of other uses for these. They really do come in handy.

    Thank you!! You gave me ideas that would have never crossed my mind. I love the idea of using it as a breading