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.—
Lisa White
Lisa White… hunkers down at night to munch pork rinds and watch a movie …—Melvin Maddocks
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When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The pork rinds are definitely optional—but give them a try.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
Try traditional cuisine like gallo pinto (rice and beans) and vigoron (a dish made with yucca, pork rinds, and cabbage salad).
—Essence, 13 May 2026
Additionally, Pork King Good has recalled specific Sour Cream & Onion pork rind and seasoning products in relation to the dry milk powder.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Frozen pizza from three brands, including Walmart and Aldi, and pork rinds comprise the first run of products in a USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service public health alert.
—David J. Neal
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Certain meat and poultry products—such as pork rinds and frozen pizzas—are under a public health alert.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 May 2026
Make Room For Soul Food Another local favorite, Mojito Latin Soul Food, serves Cuban sandwiches, pork rinds, hand pies, and a bright and flavorful assortment of rum cocktails.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 9 June 2026
When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The pork rinds are definitely optional—but give them a try.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
Try traditional cuisine like gallo pinto (rice and beans) and vigoron (a dish made with yucca, pork rinds, and cabbage salad).
—Essence, 13 May 2026
Additionally, Pork King Good has recalled specific Sour Cream & Onion pork rind and seasoning products in relation to the dry milk powder.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Frozen pizza from three brands, including Walmart and Aldi, and pork rinds comprise the first run of products in a USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service public health alert.
—David J. Neal
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Certain meat and poultry products—such as pork rinds and frozen pizzas—are under a public health alert.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 May 2026
Make Room For Soul Food Another local favorite, Mojito Latin Soul Food, serves Cuban sandwiches, pork rinds, hand pies, and a bright and flavorful assortment of rum cocktails.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Pork rind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork%20rind. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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