If you would have asked me last year at this time if I would eat Pork Rinds let alone do a segment about Pork Rinds my answer would have been heck no! My reasoning would have been because of all the fat. Back then I was a fat hater, I wouldn’t eat anything with fat, fat was the enemy, fat was what made you, well, fat! Right!? Wrong! (Here is a clip of the segment)
Fast forward a year and I have gone Keto, (the Ketogenic Diet…when your body becomes a fat burner instead of burning off sugar)! Which means fat is what consumes most of my diet. That’s right, 80% of my diet comes from fat, and the remainder is protein, fiber, and net carbs. Notice something missing from my diet? Sugar! Sugar is a thing of the past for me. It wasn’t an easy path but one I am so glad I went down, the results have been astonishing. I didn’t realize what a hold sugar had over me, over my brain, and my body. I will NEVER go back. I am pleased to announce that the side effects of a sugar free, low carb, high fat diet has been weight loss, 15 pounds lost thus far, I have more energy, and my mind is so much sharper.
Eating low carb, high fat, and often high calorie deliciousness was tough at first. Sure it was easy for me to consume the healthy “normal” foods so to speak, like salmon, pork, spinach, eggs, avocadoes, smashed cauliflower, etc. The tough part was when we would have pizza night, spaghetti & meatballs, when guest would bring chips and dip, or basically anything that involved bread, bun, or breading. Solution to the problem, Pork Rinds!!
Here are 3 AWESOME Low Carb High Fat recipes that have really helped me feed my cravings
Faux Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
8 chicken legs (drumsticks seem to be everyone’s favorite but you can use thighs, wings, breast, etc.)
1 bag Rudolph’s Pork Rinds crushed (hot & spicy if you are serving adults or regular for kiddos)
3 eggs, beaten
1 Tablespoon hot sauce
Directions:
Place eggs, hot sauce, and chicken in bag or bowl for 10 minutes. Remove legs one at a time and roll around in crushed Pork Rinds. Grease pan, place legs on pan, and bake at 400 for 15 minutes on each side.
BBQ Pork Rinds Pizza Crust (can use regular Pork Rinds for a pizza with pizza sauce, I just have a tough time finding sauce with no sugar thus this has become my fav pizza!! And it is great to serve to guests too!)
Ingredients:
1 bag Rudolph’s BBQ Pork Rinds crushed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten
Directions: Mix all the ingredients well, press into a nonstick greased pan. Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes. Add your toppings, I mix a cup of shredded chicken with a cup of ranch dressing (I make my own so I have control over what’s in it), about a cup of shredded chedder cheese, and slices of bacon on top then re-bake until cheese and toppings are hot. This recipe can easily be doubled but just bear in mind that it is VERY filling!
This is a good one for Homegating/Tailgating or on a Tuesday afternoon, lol!!
Beer Dip with Pork Rinds
Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese softened
2Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 packet ranch dressing mix
½ cup beer (or more…depends on how many carbs you want in it and how thick you want it)
Directions:
Toss everything in the food processor and puree!! After a few minutes check the thickness and if need be add a bit more beer, once it is to your liking remove and place in bowl. Grab a pork rind, spoon dip on the pork rind and enjoy! It gives you that same satisfaction as a chip, the crunch and crispiness is perfect!
Interested in learning more about the Ketogenic Diet? Here are a few resources I found quite useful.
https://www.drberg.com/ketosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_434ERRbkj8
http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/why-you-should-consider-a-ketogenic-diet/
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