pork rind
noun
plural pork rinds
US
: a small piece of pig skin that is fried and usually eaten cold as a snack : chicharron
One of the world's first snack foods created thousands of years ago, and favored in the southern states, pork rinds are a simple combination of fried pork skins and salt.—
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Lisa White… hunkers down at night to munch pork rinds and watch a movie …—Melvin Maddocks
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The growing company, which has around 30 employees, has added new pork rind flavors such as dill pickle, nacho cheddar and apple cinnamon.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
Made of 100% pork skin, pork rinds have that melt-in-your-mouth quality that comes from their unique, light texture and perfectly seasoned crunch.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Cooked eggs, eggplant, raw chicken wings and pork rinds were not protected from contamination at the time of the inspection.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
My favorites are the revueltas — a combination of cheese, pork rinds and beans.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
The business, known for its ribs, brisket, pulled pork and pork rinds, was having some staffing issues with Donteah and his wife, April Morehouse, spending more and more time in the kitchen.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Thinly sliced unripe papaya is muddled with briny crab and topped with crunchy pork rinds for this extra funky take on the classic Thai salad.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Mashed plantains with pork rinds and belly pieces, topped with garlic sauce and a choice of proteins, showcase the rich flavors of Dominican cuisine.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Enhance the flavor by adding chicharrón (crispy pork rind) and a helping of spicy salsa.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
Made of 100% pork skin, pork rinds have that melt-in-your-mouth quality that comes from their unique, light texture and perfectly seasoned crunch.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Cooked eggs, eggplant, raw chicken wings and pork rinds were not protected from contamination at the time of the inspection.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
My favorites are the revueltas — a combination of cheese, pork rinds and beans.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
The business, known for its ribs, brisket, pulled pork and pork rinds, was having some staffing issues with Donteah and his wife, April Morehouse, spending more and more time in the kitchen.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Thinly sliced unripe papaya is muddled with briny crab and topped with crunchy pork rinds for this extra funky take on the classic Thai salad.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Mashed plantains with pork rinds and belly pieces, topped with garlic sauce and a choice of proteins, showcase the rich flavors of Dominican cuisine.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Enhance the flavor by adding chicharrón (crispy pork rind) and a helping of spicy salsa.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
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