Were breaking down the popular snack.
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Pork rinds are an increasingly popular and tastysnack, but what exactly are they?
Heres everything you gotta know about them.
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What Are Pork Rinds?
In some parts of the world, pork rinds are also called pork cracklings.
How Are Pork Rinds Made?
Pork rinds are made from pig skin.
First, the skin is removed from the meat and then boiled to soften and render out excess fat.
Hair will also fall off the skin, because, well, its skin.
The cooked rind can then be salted or coated in a variety of spices and flavors.
Are Pork Rinds Healthy?
Pork rinds have nocarbohydratesorsugars, which makes them a popular pick on the keto diet.
Pork rinds have virtually no vitamins or minerals.
Not really, but theres nothing wrong with consuming them occasionally if they are one of your favorite snacks.
How to Eat Pork Rinds
Pork rinds can be eaten by the handful!
Low-carb cooks also grind up pork rinds to use as a crisp coating for meat or veggie cutlets.
