High Protein Perfect Pork Crackle
Crunch your way to snacking perfection with this High Protein Perfect Pork Crackle recipe—a flavorful and satisfying treat that's irresistibly crispy and keto-friendly. Made with just five simple ingredients—pork skin, olive oil, and a robust blend of salt, ground black pepper, and smoky paprika—this recipe emphasizes bold seasoning and expertly balanced texture. The secret lies in scoring the pork skin to render out fat and baking it low and slow before finishing at a higher temperature for unbeatable crispness. Perfect as a protein-packed snack, low-carb appetizer, or savory topping, this crackling is sure to become your go-to for guilt-free indulgence. Plus, it stores beautifully, staying crunchy for days if kept in an airtight container. Get ready to elevate your snack game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork skin
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
Using a sharp knife, score the pork skin at 1 cm intervals, being careful not to cut through to the fat.
Rub the pork skin all over with the olive oil, ensuring a thin, even coating.
Sprinkle the salt, ground black pepper, and paprika evenly over the entire surface of the pork skin, making sure to get into the scored sections.
Place the pork skin on a wire rack in a baking tray, skin side up. This allows air to circulate around the skin and helps achieve crispy crackling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to slowly render out the fat.
Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (390°F) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before breaking into bite-size pieces.
Serve as a high-protein snack or side dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.4 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 22163 mg | 964% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 305.6 g | 611% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*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.
