od The Secret, Healthy Life Of Pork Rinds (NAPSA)—If you think you know all there is to know about pork rinds, think again. They may be a much healthier food than you ever suspected. Consider the following: When Men’s Health magazine listed their “Top 5 Junk Foods that are Good for You,” pork rinds topped thelist. A one-ounce serving of pork rinds contains zero carbohydrates, 17 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat. That’s nine times the protein and less fat than a serving of potato chips. Even better, according to Men’s Health, 43 percent of a pork rind’s fat is unsaturated, and most of that is oleic acid—the same healthy fat found in olive oil. Another 183 percent of its fat content is stearic acid, a type of saturated fat that is not supposed to raise cholesterol levels. Pork rinds have also bece a favorite of many people who have diabetes—again because they are low in fat and carbohydrates and have a glycemic indexof0. For example, here’s a recipe that uses pork rinds as a coating for fish. Deep-Fried Walleye with Pork Rind Fish Batter Pork rinds are so versatile that they can be a substitute for flour at a 1:1 ratio for almost any recipe. Ingredients 1 Ib. walleye A memberof the perch family, walleyed pike hasfirm, flaky flesh that is very mild in flavor and is suitable for many cooking methods including baking,frying, broiling, grilling and poaching. 2 eggs % cup milk % cup groundor chopped pork rinds \% cup any fish breading Vegetable oil for frying Directions Mix eggs and milk together. In a separate bowl, cbine pork rinds and fish breading. Dip pieces of fish in milk/egg mixture and then coat with the breading mixture. Deep fry until golden brown. Makes6 servings (1% cups) Rudolph Foods, based in Lima, Ohio, is the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds. To learn more and for more recipes, visit www.rudolphfoods.c or call (800) 241-7675.
