Crispy Baked Pork Rinds
Get ready to savor the ultimate crunchy snack with this recipe for Crispy Baked Pork Rinds! Perfectly seasoned with a tantalizing blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, these homemade pork rinds are baked to golden perfection for a guilt-free treat. Using a simple yet effective technique, the pork skin is parboiled and carefully dried to achieve an irresistible crackle in every bite. Lower-calorie than store-bought varieties and packed with rich, savory flavor, these baked pork rinds are the ideal keto-friendly snack or appetizer. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, this versatile and protein-rich recipe will quickly become a crowd favorite. Try it today and elevate snack time to new crispy heights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork skin
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Place the pork skin on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to trim any excess fat, leaving a thin layer on the skin for flavor.
Cut the pork skin into small strips or squares, about 1-2 inches in size.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pork skin pieces and parboil them for 5 minutes. This helps to render some fat and cleanse the skin.
Drain the pork skin pieces and pat them dry with paper towels, ensuring they are as dry as possible.
Spread the pork skin pieces out evenly on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the pork skin pieces.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 2 hours, or until the pork rinds are golden brown and crispy. Check occasionally and rotate the tray if necessary to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, remove the pork rinds from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1126 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
