No doubt pork skins are the manna of the Atkins Diet (which I’m not doing, but I still like some rinds with a little hot sauce). They crunch – and no carbs!
A few years back, a local gas station started carrying microwave pork skins packaged just like microwave popcorn and I loved them. They taste even better hot. But after they sold out the one box they had, they never ordered again. Later, Wal-Mart also had them on occasion, but they never made the mainstream.
A month or so ago, I posted a couple of online sources for pork skin pellets, but they were expensive. One source sold 2 pounds for $14.95. Smithfield, my favorite brand, sells a 4-ounce bag of popped skins for 99 cents – clearly making DIY twice as expensive.
Well, here’s a place that will sell you a 10-pound bag for $20! Wallace Old Fashion Skins, Inc. even tells you how to nuke ‘em:
COOKING AND STORAGE INFORMATION FOR PUFFED SKINS COOK TIME- Approximately 1 Minute at 350 to 375 Degrees F. STORAGE- UNPOPPED: 3 months in a Cool Dry Place........... POPPED: EAT After popping or bag immediately in an air tight bag. May bag in a ziplock bag, but product will only keep for a short period of time. Note-Keep away from moisture as this will cause product to mold. Microwave instructions: (Puffed pellets only) Microwave (1000 watt) two handfuls on paper towel in a 6"x8"x1.5" container with a paper towel on top for 3 minutes.
If you don’t want to commit to a 10-pound bag, you can buy a single pound for $2.50. Why not?
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