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- Also called pork scratchings (U.K.)
- Sometimes seasoned with barbecue flavor or cayenne pepper
- Similar amount of fat as potato chips
- Usually salted
- Sometimes turned from savory to sweet with the addition of cinnamon and sugar
- Crumbled dried pork rinds can be used as a topping for salads
- High in fat and sodium
- Low in carbohydrates
- Enjoyed warm or room temperature
- George H.W. Bush's favorite snack
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Pork rinds are deep fried pieces of pig skin and fat, sometimes tossed with seasonings and served as a snack.
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Frying Pork Rinds
Pork rinds are usually a deep fried snack, but at home they can also be baked or pan fried. See Mahalo's How to Deep Fry Anything page for deep-frying instructions. -



