Okay, so, I’ve been seeing these Mac’s pork rinds all over the place lately, right? I mean, they’re in every grocery store, every gas station, even saw them at the drug store the other day. I kept thinking, “What’s the big deal with these things?” I finally caved and picked up a bag at Kroger – they were right there in the snack aisle, couldn’t miss ’em.
First thing I did was take a good look at the packaging. Not bad, I guess. Showed some crispy-looking pork rinds on the front. Flipped it over, and that’s where things got a little, uh, interesting. See, I’m trying to watch what I eat, you know? And these things, well, they’re not exactly health food. Lots of fat, lots of sodium, and a good chunk of calories. But hey, almost zero carbs, which is something, I suppose.
So I opened the bag and took a whiff. Smelled pretty much like you’d expect fried pork skin to smell. Not bad, but not exactly enticing either. I grabbed one, and crunch! Man, these things are loud. Seriously, you could hear me eating these from across the room. The texture was interesting – kind of airy but also really dense at the same time.
Then I start tasting them, you know? They have a really strong pork flavor, I have to admit, which is a bit of a surprise. You’d expect them to be just salty, but no, it was much more like I was eating bacon. It was super strong flavor, and I think that was why I felt like eating them so much, even though I was pretty full. I was eating them one after the other, and it was only after I had finished the whole bag that I realized, “Hey, this isn’t the healthiest snack in the world.”
I sat back in my chair and thought about it. I’d just plowed through this whole bag of fried pig skin, and honestly, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. They are so salty, but it’s like the saltiness makes you want to drink more water, which is good, I guess? My stomach started to feel a little weird, but I didn’t feel completely awful or anything. It was more like I had eaten something really greasy and heavy, and my body was starting to process it. It felt like I might feel worse later, but I couldn’t be sure.
So here’s the deal. Would I eat them again? Maybe. I mean, they weren’t terrible. They were definitely an experience. But, I don’t think I would be going to eat a whole bag again. I might have a few if they were around, like at a party or something, but I would not buy another bag on purpose. If you’re really into pork or looking for a low-carb snack, you might want to give them a try. Just be prepared for the crunch and the saltiness. And maybe don’t eat the whole bag in one sitting, like I did.
Here’s a quick breakdown for you:
- Taste: Very, very strong pork flavor.
- Texture: Super crunchy, airy, and a bit dense.
- Sound: Loud enough to wake the neighbors.
- Overall: A one-time experience for me.
My final word of advice?
Try them if you’re curious, but be ready for a lot of salt and fat. Oh, and maybe brush your teeth afterward.