If you work in an office environment, you’re probably familiar with the scent that often drifts through the cube farm around 4 pm in the afternoon…the scent of microwave popcorn. For popcorn lovers, the scent has an addictive effect that often results in additional people popping their own bags, thus intensifying the odor. And if you are a popcorn hater, this is no doubt the time of day that makes you wish the microwave had never been invented (and that you had an office with a door).
So Lowrey’s Bacon Curls Microwaveable Pork Rinds might not be the solution to this perennial office conflict, but now at least there is an alternative for popcorn haters. I was introduced to this low carb snack at one of David Greggory’s Aphrodisiac Bacon Dinners where we were each given a packet to take home and try. They come in two flavors –
Original and Hot & Spicy. I took one of the Hot & Spicy packets home with me. I’ve been waiting for the right moment and mood to give these a whirl, which arrived today.
The instructions recommend cooking the rinds for 1-2 minutes or until the bag has finished expanding. I stopped at about 1:40. However, the rinds still cook for a few seconds after they are removed from the microwave so I would recommend stopping at 1:20 or 1:30 at the latest.
While I don’t dislike pork rinds, they aren’t something I find myself eating often. However, the Lowrey’s rinds are actually pretty good and the spicy version definitely has a kick. So they would make a great snack for game day or movie night. But if you’re brave enough to cook these at work, just be prepared for a reaction because the scent is definitely strong.
I’ve been told The Grateful Palate is going to start selling this product on their website soon.