Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Blog

After celebrating Independence Day, you probably think your holiday fun is done for the month. Ha, think again! We’ve scoured event calendars from around the world (ok, we actually just Googled “holidays in July”). But just like all of the pork rind lovers out there, we think quirky is much better than boring. Enjoy … and start celebrating today!

July 2: I Forgot Day – By definition, this day is not a day to remember. So, just what are you forgetting? Can you even remember?

July 5th: National Bikini Day – On July 5, 1946, the first Bikini was worn and modeled. Men, before you get your hopes up on seeing the latest and skimpiest Bikini, remember, the hairy guy down the street just may celebrate as well. And no one wants that.

July 14th: National Nude Day – see Bikini Day above, and just say no.

July 15th: Cow Appreciation Day – ok, now we’re talking. Try this Beefy Pork Rind Burger recipe with crushed Southern Recipe Pork Rinds mixed in. Mooove over boring!

July 20: Ugly Truck Day – if “ugly” means beautiful, then we’re all about it.

July 25th: Culinarians Day – heck that’s just a fancy way to say Cooks Day. Whip up these pork rind inspired recipes and you’ll be a culinarian pro. Fried Green Tomatoes, Mac & Three Cheeses with Pork Rind Crust and Fried Pork Chops with pork rind breading. Do we hear CHOPPED calling?

July 30th: Father-in-Law Day – yes, we know it may be hard, but it’s only one day. Break out the Southern Recipe Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds and watch a ball game together, it’ll be over before you know it.

Posted on: July 1st, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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It’s time to celebrate National Camping Month and take a hike with the more than 40 million people that go out in the wilderness each year. We love everything about camping … the smell of the campfire, the musty smell of the tent and even when it rains it’s a perfect time to relax.

Campfires are great for ambiance and burning marshmallows for late night s’mores, but there’s nothing better than a meal cooked over an open fire. Be sure to bring a cast iron frying pan because we’ve got a few easy one-skillet recipes to make your outdoor experience an adventure.

1. Campfire Tip: your recipes should be made with ingredients in easy-to-pack cans. Fully cooked meats, potatoes, and vegetables make it easy prep and cook over an open fire. You’re basically heating to warm your meal, not fully cooking your recipes.
2. Skittle Enchiladas – Skip the tortillas and add Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds in its place.
3. Loaded Skillet Cracklin Cornbread – So hearty you just may skip the main meal. Use Southern Recipe Bar-B-Que Curley Cracklins for a touch of heat.
4. Three Cheese Mac & Cheese with Pork Rind Crust – When you crush pork rinds on top, it’ll give a bacon flavor without cooking greasy (and messy) bacon.
5. Campfire Skillet Chili Mac – Macaroni. Chili. Cheese. Water. That’s it! Don’t forget the Southern Recipe Orginal Pork Rinds for a side of crunch.

The most important tip? In case of rain, you’ll need to pull out multiple bags of Southern Recipe Pork Rinds to stop your family from grumbling and stomachs from rumbling. Don’t worry; pork rinds have 8 grams of protein to help stave off “starvation.”

Posted on: June 18th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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Doesn’t it seem that every month we read about a new health trend?  Don’t get us wrong, we think that healthy eating starts with moderation (even though we also know it’s really hard not to plow through a big bag of Salt & Vinegar Pork Rinds during lunch). Pork rinds do offer some very positive health attributes …

• zero carbs,
• 9 grams of protein (50 % more protein than peanuts)
• only 4.5 grams of total fat (half the fat of potato chips)
• Rinds are also a good alternative snack for those with diabetes
• only 2 points for Weight Watchers

Whoa, all that “healthy talk” has gotten us hungry for some Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds. But really,  in honor of Men’s Health Month, we suggest cutting out all your empty snacks … and committing to eating pork rinds. Hey, we’re not crazy after all.

Posted on: June 10th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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When John and Mary Rudolph founded our company in 1955, their vision was to make quality snacks that everyone could enjoy. And they knew it couldn’t be just any ordinary snack. It had to have the flavor that stood out from all other snacks. They also knew that to be successful, they needed to make a snack for the working man … a full-flavored pork rind snack. Today, this “everyman’s snack” has grown to be an “everyone’s snack” and true to our heritage, quality and flavor still go into each bag of our pork rinds, cracklins and wheat snacks.

We’d like to invite you to something near and dear to our hearts (and stomachs), the Pork Rind Heritage Festival on June 8th and 9th just down the road from our home Office in Lima, Ohio. Join in on the fun … It’ll be a friendly place to relax, play and of course, eat the freshest pork rinds around.

Posted on: June 1st, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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For more than 150 years, Americans have gathered in late spring to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to our country. What began with dozens of informal commemorations has grown to become one of the nation’s most solemn and hallowed holidays.

Here are 4 things to do on Memorial Day to pay tribute to America’s heroes and celebrate the start of summer:

1. Proud Parade

There just might not be a better place to spend the weekend than experiencing the country’s largest Memorial Day parade in Washington, DC. Arrive early with a bag of pork rinds to get a seat.

2. Host a barbecue

After the parade, invite your family and friends over for the season’s first cookout. There’s nothing more exciting than firing up the grill (or the smell of lighter fluid and burning charcoal).

Looking to add something new to your grilling menu? Try one of our classic barbecue recipes that uses Southern Recipe Pork Rinds as the secret ingredient. Check out this Rind Covered Rib Recipe, Beefy Pork Rind Burger Recipe or Moonshine Burger Recipe.

3. Pay tribute

Pay tribute to those who have lost their lives fighting for our country by visiting a local veterans’ cemetery by placing flags and flowers to place on the graves.

4. Thank a veteran

Organize your neighborhood kids to write thank you cards to veterans across the country — or better yet, send a care package to active troops (don’t forget the pork rinds).

At Southern Recipe, we believe Memorial Day should become something more than just the first cookout of the summer or watching the Indy 500. And although we love celebrating an extra day off, we are proud to honor all who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Posted on: May 22nd, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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It’s National Salsa Month, so it’s only fitting that we move on from all those soggy-artificial-flavorless salsas you pick up at the local convenience store. Fresh is the name of the game, so we’re sharing some of our most unique salsa recipes that complement our award-winning pork rinds. Everyone knows rinds have a built-in scoop that’s perfect for dipping.

Try these salsas for your next party:

1. Cowboy Dip:
Whether you’re on a cattle drive or commuter drive, this is the perfect salsa recipe to dip Southern Recipe Bar-B-Que Pork Rinds when the day is done. Saddle up with this easy recipe … Yippee-ki-yay!

2. Mango Bango Salsa:
Your mouth will do the tango with this fresh mango salsa recipe. Hey, mon … when you dip ’em with Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds you bring the flavor of the islands to any party.

3. Spicy Dill Salsa:
Who said you couldn’t use the great American pickle as an ingredient? Looking for a way to spice up your burger? It takes just one spoonful. So, yes this is a big dill (sorry about that). Pork rind of choice is our Salt & Vinegar flavor.

4. Bacon and Greens Salsa:
Nothing goes better with our rinds than bacon. In fact, pork rinds have long been called crunchy bacon bites. Try this unique salsa with Southern Recipe Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds or anytime you are makin’ bacon.

Posted on: May 17th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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What more can we say about mom? She was in labor for [insert hours] when you were born, now it’s your turn to repay her with gratitude. (Now doubt we love moms. Check out our family matriarch here.) Change up Mother’s Day with these 4 ideas that will be a joy for mom and you.

1. Hit Up the Dive Bar. Unconventional, but remember mom wasn’t always, well mom. She got out and enjoyed life well before you were even a thought. Tip: fill up on a high protein Southern Recipe Original pork rind snack before hitting the town.
2. BBQ Time. Forget about that stuffy (and expensive) Mother’s Day brunch. Plus, when was the last time you got your belly’s worth? Did they serve up your favorite Hot & Spicy pork rinds? We bet not.Instead, fire up the grill (clean the grates, it is of course for mom) and try this Grilled Pork Stuffed with Pork Rinds recipe.
3. Pull out a long lost memory. Share a fun – or funny – memory. Find that first-grade photo with the bad haircut or reminisce about the time she chauffeured you around on that awkward first date. Reliving the memory will bring joy to mom, and yes a little embarrassment to you.
4. Don’ts: a) don’t get her something that she hates (for example, if she hates to vacuum, don’t get her a new vacuum cleaner). b) don’t fight with your family on her day. Crunch on some Bar-B-Que rinds instead of your siblings. c) don’t forget to at least call, no matter how old you are, you still are her little baby.

Posted on: May 7th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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Ok, all you Pork Rind Lovers let’s go old school with an outdoor activity you may not have done since you were a kid. Let’s have a picnic!

First step is to plan ahead and check the forecast.  The whole point of going on a picnic is to take advantage of the great outdoors, so choose your spot on a day when the weather doesn’t “rain” on your day.

Second step is to follow the following packing list:

1. A comfortable blanket to sit on (stay away from the old blanket that you found in the trunk your of the car).
2. A cooler for items that need to be kept cold (well, you do need to ice down the libations).  Freeze bottled water or lemonade and use as ice packs to keep the leakage down.
3. Packing your goodies – You don’t need to get an old-fashioned wicker basket (do they even make those anymore?), but use something sturdy for a carrying case.
4. As for food, you don’t need to go overboard. Keep it simple, premade sandwiches, boneless chicken, fruit and multiple bags of Southern Recipe Pork Rinds (you were wondering when we were going to add them).
5. Plastic storage containers and plastic storage bags.  These items keep the spillage down while also keeping food separated and fresh.
6. Plates, forks, knives, napkins, cups and bowls if you decide to share our Bar-B-Que rinds. Or keep clean up simple by making Walking Tacos.
7. Sunscreen and bug spray.
8. Magazines, books, Frisbee, baseball mitt, board games and music.
9. A corkscrew if you bring a bottle of wine.
10. It’s a great time to try craft beers. Check out our tips on pairing some of your favorite rinds and food with different types of beers.
11. Trash bags and “wet ones” type towelettes for cleanup.

Posted on: April 19th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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The question is … why isn’t National Beer Day on the same day as National Pork Rind Appreciation Day, also celebrated on the same day as the “Big Game”?  There’s nothing better than eating pig skins while tossing around the old pigskin, and there’s nothing like a refreshing beverage while watching the Big Game.

But really, who doesn’t like to partake in a cold one with a bag of Southern Recipe pork rinds or pork cracklins? In honor of this special day, we thought it would be a good idea to pair up some of your favorite rinds with a few different beers.

• American Light Lager, Blonde (the beer not the barmaid) or Amber Lager pairs well with pizza, pretzels, shrimp and Southern Recipe Salt & Vinegar rinds.
• Amber Ale, Bock, Red Ale pairs well with burgers, smoked meats and Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds or Cracklins.
• IPA, Pale Ale or American Ale pairs well with pork chops, fried chicken grilled steak, and Southern Recipe Hot & Spicy rinds.

So, this month give a toast to the liquid gold … but remember to enjoy your rinds responsibility.

Posted on: April 5th, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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There’s no reason we can’t extend the fun we have on April Fools’ Day beyond just one day.

Here are few classic pranks that never go out of style (just be aware, you know what they say about paybacks).

1. Take yellow onions and dip them in melted chocolate or caramel to make them look like candied apples. Don’t forget to sprinkle chopped nuts on top. Make sure you have plenty of Southern Recipe Bar-B-Que pork rinds on hand to offer as a peace offering!
2. Rubber band the kitchen sink sprayer handle so that it immediately sprays out as someone turns on the faucet.
3. Leave a note on a friends’ car apologizing for scratching/denting their car (don’t forget to disguise your handwriting). They’ll go crazy looking for the scratch.
4. Change the language on your colleague’s computer – they’ll think their company is part of a corporate takeover.
5. Hard boil all the eggs in the refrigerator and place them back in the carton.
6. When finished with your favorite Southern Recipe Pork Rind favor, take the empty bag and fill it with a different pork rind brand, carefully seal the top and offer to your friends. What?!? Now, we’ve crossed the line – that’s just cruel!

Posted on: March 31st, 2018 | By: Southern Recipe

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