We buy a bottle of Rollmops every now and then, very nice with a beer.A while back I was reading about rollmops, yesterday someone had posted about Marmite and now pork scratchings. Diabetes has got a lot to answer for.
Agree completely they are my new favourites.. have 10 packs waiting to be demolished at the moment.Pork scratchings are ok, almost zero carbs. I've tried different brands, it's a matter of personal taste which one you might prefer.
These are my favourite:
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They have 0.2 gms of carbs per 100 gms. Cost 85p for a 70 gm pack in Tesco and £1 usually in Sainsburys.
I make my own too, based on this recipe: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/23/homemade-pork-scratchings-picnic-family
The spices vary, depending on what I fancy, but in my world a couple of things make a difference. Firstly, ensure the uncooked rind is dry before cooking. I order to be sure of this, I bring the rind out of the fridge and leave it uncovered for about an hour, before cooking. I tend to put it in the empty, unseated grill, and close the door, rather than it sit on the worktop.
Secondly, if the rind is tough to cut into whatever shape you're going for, it's super easy to cut once warmed, so I take the single piece of rind out of the oven after 5-10 minutes, then it cuts like butter.
I actually use a cooling rack, sitting in a shallow tray to maximise heat circulation, but prevent the pieces falling between the slats of the baking tray as the crackling curls.
If you don't want to season your crackling pre-coking, immediately after cooking, you can put some seasoning in a poly bag, add the cooked crackling and shake to coat the pieces. Be careful though, as the crackling is very hot at that point.
Enjoy!!
Thanks for the recipe.. looks great next time hubby makes Chinese roast pork will pinch the skin before he starts.
ok will do...Next time ht ehubby makes Chinese roast pork .... don't forgot to invite me
Thanks for the recipe.. looks great next time hubby makes Chinese roast pork will pinch the skin before he starts.
Pig with the inside pushed out.Oh how I wish I liked all these weird things you lot like to eat.
Thank you douglas lol. I think it must be 'make zand vomit day' on the forum todayPig with the inside pushed out.