Pork Rinds

focus83 · 02-20-2013, 08:00 AM

Do you limit how much you have? i love them

reddarin · 02-20-2013, 08:04 AM

I enjoy them but I am real careful not to eat too much of them. Super high calorie and protein.

LowCarbine · 02-20-2013, 08:06 AM

If I open a bag I'll finish it in one sitting. I quit buying them for this reason. I'm never hungry enough to snack, especially when everything in my apartment takes more than 5 minutes to prepare. I like to make nachos out of pork rinds though.

Jaded62 · 02-20-2013, 09:45 AM

I just keep in mind how much sodium they have and try to limit them to a few at a time.If you dip them in ranch they are great and more filling.This way you don`t need as many. HTH.

Demonica · 02-20-2013, 09:51 AM

I like to snack on them when I want something crunchy. I don't eat a whole lot though. Don't need to. Just enough to take the crunch monster away and I'm good.

junip3r · 02-20-2013, 10:14 AM

Are pork rinds an aquired taste? I just can't seem to get on board. I've only tried them with Salsa...and all I can taste is that Fatty Porky flavor.

Should I keep trying?

Gibbs · 02-20-2013, 10:18 AM

Once the bag opens, it's all over! I will eat the whole thing in 1 day.

reddarin · 02-20-2013, 10:25 AM

Try the BBQ flavored ones.

chinahopes · 02-20-2013, 10:35 AM

I just bought the BBQ ones. I only ate one though because I'm having a hard time getting over exactly what they are. I'm planning on using them as a coating on porkchops later on in the week though...

Sunny7 · 02-20-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chinahopes

I just bought the BBQ ones. I only ate one though because I'm having a hard time getting over exactly what they are. I'm planning on using them as a coating on porkchops later on in the week though...

i love them with a smear of cream cheese on for a snack, but i also grind them up and keep in the freezer for coating chicken, then that way i can't grab in the bag all the time----they are ground up----i still have to try them on the pork chops, bet they are good----

Maumie · 02-20-2013, 01:03 PM

So many people love them, I just can't get past the smell

janetsbreeze · 02-20-2013, 01:38 PM

best thing ever to dip into french onion dip!

shelby'snana · 02-20-2013, 03:11 PM

I buy the spicy ones and dip them in sour cream mixed with garlic and onion powder. I usually can snack 3-4 times out of one bag

So about 1 bag every week or so. Yummy !

Ntombi · 02-20-2013, 03:31 PM

I grew up eating them sometimes, so it wasn't a big switch for me. I don't eat them a lot, but I sometimes get a hankering for a chip-like snack, and they do the job. Every once in a while, I'll eat them with tuna salad as the dip, and I also mix them 50/50 with Parmesan cheese for a crust when I want crunchy oven-friend chicken.

drjlocarb · 02-20-2013, 04:20 PM

I have always wondered about how to include them in my nutritional content. They are NOT a complete protein. Do you really include them as your protein for the day? I don't think that is the way to do it. They should not go towards your ptotein for the day. Yes or no?

debkeversole · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny7

i love them with a smear of cream cheese on for a snack, but i also grind them up and keep in the freezer for coating chicken, then that way i can't grab in the bag all the time----they are ground up----i still have to try them on the pork chops, bet they are good----

LOVE them! too much! lol with the sodium in them i always drink extra water too!

Casey · 02-20-2013, 06:15 PM

Pork rinds are great for "breading" chicken or pork chops. And also as filler in meatloaf - instead of bread or oatmeal.

rubidoux · 02-20-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drjlocarb

I have always wondered about how to include them in my nutritional content. They are NOT a complete protein. Do you really include them as your protein for the day? I don't think that is the way to do it. They should not go towards your ptotein for the day. Yes or no?

Are they really not a complete protein??? I am very surprised by that. I though all animal proteins were.

Anyhow... if you're limiting your protein, you kinda need to count it, I think. Otherwise you've eaten more than your share of protein. Plus, if you have anything else that is a complete protein with it, then you've got a complete protein, kwim?

drjlocarb · 02-20-2013, 07:19 PM

On my package it says, in the nutritional panel, that it is NOT a complete source of protein.

synger · 02-21-2013, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by drjlocarb

On my package it says, in the nutritional panel, that it is NOT a complete source of protein.

This is something I found on a bodybuilding forum, where they were discussing the same issue:

Quote:

The type of protein in pork skins is called collagen, the same substance found in hair, fingernails, and horsehooves. Its bio-availability is almost non-existent, hence the statement on the package. People in survival situations (the Donner party, etc.) have attempted to use leather as a food source, with unfortunate results.

I use them for breading or for dipping (I make egg salad or tuna salad a lot, and use them for scooping), but I don't really count them as high protein. Just low-carb.

tea cup · 02-21-2013, 01:56 PM

I love pork rinds too. I like them with tuna or egg salad or peanut butter smeared on top. Also makes great breading for fried meats. Also filler for meatloaf.
But this is going to sound very weird, but hey, I honestly like this. A couple of teaspoons of no sugar added ice cream on a pork rind is delicious. And the crunch is just like an ice cream cone.

rubidoux · 02-21-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synger

This is something I found on a bodybuilding forum, where they were discussing the same issue:

That is so interesting (I mean the part that didn't come through in my quote

)! And it makes perfect sense. I guess it probably shouldn't be counted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tea cup

I love pork rinds too. I like them with tuna or egg salad or peanut butter smeared on top. Also makes great breading for fried meats. Also filler for meatloaf.
But this is going to sound very weird, but hey, I honestly like this. A couple of teaspoons of no sugar added ice cream on a pork rind is delicious. And the crunch is just like an ice cream cone.

I think I may have to pick some up today! I'm having tuna tonight and I bet that would be good! I get the ice cream thing, too, sweet and salty, yumm.

Does anyone know how to make cinnamon pork rinds? I'm tempted to brush them with cinnamon/butter/splenda and then toast them for a few minutes like cinnamon toast. Probably better saved for a special treat, though.

GAVIV · 02-21-2013, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubidoux

That is so interesting (I mean the part that didn't come through in my quote

)! And it makes perfect sense. I guess it probably shouldn't be counted.

I think I may have to pick some up today! I'm having tuna tonight and I bet that would be good! I get the ice cream thing, too, sweet and salty, yumm.

Does anyone know how to make cinnamon pork rinds? I'm tempted to brush them with cinnamon/butter/splenda and then toast them for a few minutes like cinnamon toast. Probably better saved for a special treat, though.

This is beyond good! And can be addicting. I used to melt butter and then pour over pork rinds in a zip loc and then pour cinnamon and splenda (powder form) in and shake. So sinful...

Haven't done this in quite some time and now you have me thinking about them

Ntombi · 02-21-2013, 02:58 PM

If you use liquid Splenda, you can add it to the butter, instead. Then you just do the cinnamon alone in the baggie.

GAVIV · 02-21-2013, 03:02 PM

Wow! I never even thought of that, Ntombi.

What a great point!

clackley · 02-21-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjlocarb

On my package it says, in the nutritional panel, that it is NOT a complete source of protein.

I did not know this - thank you!

I like pork rinds as a coating for meat. I occasionally use them as a vehicle for dip but has to have enough dip to cover the flavor of the p.r.!

drjlocarb · 02-22-2013, 07:00 AM

Thanks synrgy.

That was the info I was looking for. So are they a fat source only food?

rubidoux · 02-22-2013, 10:46 AM

Thanks Greer and Ntombi! Can't wait to give it a try. I'm gonna use kerrygold and call it a health food.

Chris 232 · 02-22-2013, 11:20 AM

I tried them twice. took one bite of the plain ones, had to spit it out. Months later bought some flavored ones--same reaction--I just could not eat them, so never again. I could be whatever you are used to. Samething with boiled peanuts--not something I could swallow. Hot peppers are not for me. Don't like liver nor hummus, nor lchick peans and lima beans in general either. Well, I think that is my list of food. I do eat some Polish dishes that others find nasty.
I don't like dark chocolate nor brownines--but will eat them if they are sitting in the kitchen. How dumb is that!
Oh well, off to eat my 2 fried eggs.

astribling · 02-22-2013, 12:20 PM

I found some at Kroger that have a very mild flavor, and I love the crunch. I eat these when I'm missing chips or crackers and have used them for nachos, or with other dips. However I do find that I can easily eat too many so I always have to weigh out my serving and put the bag away!!

02-20-2013, 08:00 AM	#1
focus83 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Posts: 227 Gallery: focus83 Stats: 316.5/292.25/285 WOE: 30g carbs or less Start Date: 01/01/2013	Pork Rinds Do you limit how much you have? i love them

02-22-2013, 11:20 AM	#29
Chris 232 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 410 Gallery: Chris 232 Stats: 244/184/133 5'7" age 62 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/2006, restart 2/2012	I tried them twice. took one bite of the plain ones, had to spit it out. Months later bought some flavored ones--same reaction--I just could not eat them, so never again. I could be whatever you are used to. Samething with boiled peanuts--not something I could swallow. Hot peppers are not for me. Don't like liver nor hummus, nor lchick peans and lima beans in general either. Well, I think that is my list of food. I do eat some Polish dishes that others find nasty. I don't like dark chocolate nor brownines--but will eat them if they are sitting in the kitchen. How dumb is that! Oh well, off to eat my 2 fried eggs. __________________ 2/1/12, 244.6# 11/12, 184# lost 60 lbs in 6 months (then regained 30 of it in 4 months) 4/1/13 218.6 weekly -5, Only by the strength of Christ.

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02-20-2013, 08:04 AM	#2
reddarin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,466 Gallery: reddarin Stats: 6' 47y/o 265/193/170 WOE: NK Start Date: Aug 13, 2011	I enjoy them but I am real careful not to eat too much of them. Super high calorie and protein.

02-20-2013, 08:06 AM	#3
LowCarbine Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 32 Gallery: LowCarbine Stats: 6'7, 360 down to 280 so far. WOE: Count Nothing \| Low Carb \| Cheat Often	If I open a bag I'll finish it in one sitting. I quit buying them for this reason. I'm never hungry enough to snack, especially when everything in my apartment takes more than 5 minutes to prepare. I like to make nachos out of pork rinds though.

02-20-2013, 09:45 AM	#4
Jaded62 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,456 Gallery: Jaded62 WOE: LC my way Start Date: 4/15/13	I just keep in mind how much sodium they have and try to limit them to a few at a time.If you dip them in ranch they are great and more filling.This way you don`t need as many. HTH.

02-20-2013, 09:51 AM	#5
Demonica Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern Indiana Posts: 1,133 Gallery: Demonica Stats: 210/155.9!!!/140 WOE: low to moderate carb JUDDD Start Date: February 2010	I like to snack on them when I want something crunchy. I don't eat a whole lot though. Don't need to. Just enough to take the crunch monster away and I'm good.

02-20-2013, 10:14 AM	#6
junip3r Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 24 Gallery: junip3r Stats: 295/258.2/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart date 1/14/13	Are pork rinds an aquired taste? I just can't seem to get on board. I've only tried them with Salsa...and all I can taste is that Fatty Porky flavor. Should I keep trying?

02-20-2013, 10:18 AM	#7
Gibbs Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: east central Indiana Posts: 1,381 Gallery: Gibbs Stats: 334/283/180-ish (5'6") WOE: My own low-carb way Start Date: 2/10/13	Once the bag opens, it's all over! I will eat the whole thing in 1 day.

02-20-2013, 10:25 AM	#8
reddarin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,466 Gallery: reddarin Stats: 6' 47y/o 265/193/170 WOE: NK Start Date: Aug 13, 2011	Try the BBQ flavored ones.

02-20-2013, 10:35 AM	#9
chinahopes Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Gallery: chinahopes Stats: 176/170/150 WOE: < 20 net carbs Start Date: 2/15/13	I just bought the BBQ ones. I only ate one though because I'm having a hard time getting over exactly what they are. I'm planning on using them as a coating on porkchops later on in the week though...

02-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#11
Maumie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Suburban Detroit Posts: 70 Gallery: Maumie Stats: 223-194/171/Size 12 WOE: Low Carb/Atkins Start Date: 10-1-2012	So many people love them, I just can't get past the smell

02-20-2013, 01:38 PM	#12
janetsbreeze Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,575 Gallery: janetsbreeze Stats: 197/186.6/130; 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 19, 2011	best thing ever to dip into french onion dip!

02-20-2013, 03:11 PM	#13
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,536 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	I buy the spicy ones and dip them in sour cream mixed with garlic and onion powder. I usually can snack 3-4 times out of one bag So about 1 bag every week or so. Yummy !

02-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#14
Ntombi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, then OH, then NYC, now SoCal. Whew! Posts: 35,173 Gallery: Ntombi Stats: Restart: 360/321/185 WOE: Atkins works when I work it. Start Date: Restarted: 1-3-13 Original: 8-23-02	I grew up eating them sometimes, so it wasn't a big switch for me. I don't eat them a lot, but I sometimes get a hankering for a chip-like snack, and they do the job. Every once in a while, I'll eat them with tuna salad as the dip, and I also mix them 50/50 with Parmesan cheese for a crust when I want crunchy oven-friend chicken.

02-20-2013, 04:20 PM	#15
drjlocarb Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,214 Gallery: drjlocarb Stats: 274 /224/190 WOE: vlc/NK Start Date: LC-1999,jan2010 274 NK 1-1-13 at 244	I have always wondered about how to include them in my nutritional content. They are NOT a complete protein. Do you really include them as your protein for the day? I don't think that is the way to do it. They should not go towards your ptotein for the day. Yes or no?

02-20-2013, 06:15 PM	#17
Casey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 90 Gallery: Casey Stats: At goal / living low carb WOE: LC / lean for life Start Date: October, 1999	Pork rinds are great for "breading" chicken or pork chops. And also as filler in meatloaf - instead of bread or oatmeal.

02-20-2013, 07:19 PM	#19
drjlocarb Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,214 Gallery: drjlocarb Stats: 274 /224/190 WOE: vlc/NK Start Date: LC-1999,jan2010 274 NK 1-1-13 at 244	On my package it says, in the nutritional panel, that it is NOT a complete source of protein.

02-21-2013, 01:56 PM	#21
tea cup Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 537 Gallery: tea cup Stats: 145/127/124? 5'2" WOE: UDDDD for health primarily, secondly for wt loss	I love pork rinds too. I like them with tuna or egg salad or peanut butter smeared on top. Also makes great breading for fried meats. Also filler for meatloaf. But this is going to sound very weird, but hey, I honestly like this. A couple of teaspoons of no sugar added ice cream on a pork rind is delicious. And the crunch is just like an ice cream cone.

02-21-2013, 02:58 PM	#24
Ntombi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, then OH, then NYC, now SoCal. Whew! Posts: 35,173 Gallery: Ntombi Stats: Restart: 360/321/185 WOE: Atkins works when I work it. Start Date: Restarted: 1-3-13 Original: 8-23-02	If you use liquid Splenda, you can add it to the butter, instead. Then you just do the cinnamon alone in the baggie.

02-21-2013, 03:02 PM	#25
GAVIV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 909 Gallery: GAVIV Stats: RNY 12/26/12 234.4/152.8/125-130? WOE: Trying to stay low carb as possible	Wow! I never even thought of that, Ntombi. What a great point!

02-22-2013, 07:00 AM	#27
drjlocarb Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,214 Gallery: drjlocarb Stats: 274 /224/190 WOE: vlc/NK Start Date: LC-1999,jan2010 274 NK 1-1-13 at 244	Thanks synrgy. That was the info I was looking for. So are they a fat source only food?

02-22-2013, 10:46 AM	#28
rubidoux Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 1,083 Gallery: rubidoux Stats: 214/163/130 (5'0") WOE: HF/MP/LC Start Date: restart 9/2012	Thanks Greer and Ntombi! Can't wait to give it a try. I'm gonna use kerrygold and call it a health food.

02-22-2013, 12:20 PM	#30
astribling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 192 Gallery: astribling Stats: 212/169/169(165?) WOE: Moderate carbs/no sugar,no wheat Start Date: June 26, 2012	I found some at Kroger that have a very mild flavor, and I love the crunch. I eat these when I'm missing chips or crackers and have used them for nachos, or with other dips. However I do find that I can easily eat too many so I always have to weigh out my serving and put the bag away!!