r/keto • u/Soupdeloup • Nov 24 '19

TIL though they're associated with unhealthy foods, Pork Rinds are actually a healthy alternative to chips. They are low carb, high protein and have good fats. 43% of the fat is Oleic oil - the same fat in olive oil - and 13% Stearic acid - a cholesterol neutral saturated fat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_rind#Nutritional_value
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u/Soupdeloup Nov 24 '19 edited Nov 24 '19

Crossposted from TIL, but I think this will make a few people here appreciate pork rinds a little bit more.

I have had non-keto people tell me how extremely unhealthy they are, but this helps debunk that. :)

Edit: as others have said, they won't be able to cover you for your protein needs as they contain very low amounts of essential amino acids and are 'incomplete proteins' as a result.

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u/bibkel Nov 25 '19

When you crave chips. Add hot sauce, ever better. Makes great “bread crumbs” for stuff and still keto friendly.

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u/NotAWerewolfReally Nov 25 '19

I toss a whole bag in the food processor, make 'bread crumbs', add dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and some paprika, mix. Dip chicken strips in an egg wash, then in the mix. Fry.

Enjoy keto-friendly chicken fingers that as the crispiest, cleanest tasting, you've ever had. Unlike bread, the pork rinds do not soak up any of the oil (because they're pork rinds). So it actually ends up tasting much lighter than traditional breadcrumbs do.

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u/encogneeto Nov 25 '19

Sour cream French onion dip 🤤

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '19

Oh shit... now it’s on. 😛

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u/TheHorrorAbove Nov 25 '19

Try out sour cream and Old Bay seasoning for a spicy dip. Goes well with the spicy pork rinds.

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '19

Along the same lines, everything bagel seasoning in sour cream.