[tipokotap]

Indeed, it IS a shame because GOOD pork rinds are, well, GOOD!

I fondly remember many meals at Carne Europa in Baja, Mexico where they actually make the pork rinds on premises, and it is a true "show." Some short Mexican man came running out to a 50 gallon barrel full of boiling oil , wearing a full-length rubber apron, and tossed a section of pig, skin included, into the oil The meat was the "carnitas" sold by the portions of kilo; the skin became "chicharrones" and with a folded warm flour tortilla, lettuce, sliced radishes, sour cream and guacamole, was a feast!

If any of you ever travel to the Baja, just remember, the mariachis charge $5 bucks per song...they are NOT free, but the disclaimer (if given) is in native Spanish with such a big smile you don't know you are being warned!!

If you can find the UTZ brand, it is [not authentic] but OK. Might just be local East Coast US.

Toni