Pork rind

Pork rind is the culinary term for the skin of a pig. It can be used in many different ways.

"Scratchings" redirects here. For the DJ technique, see Scratching.
"Bacon rind" redirects here. For the person, see Bacon Rind.

Pork rind
Uncooked pork rinds
TypeCooking and baking staple
Main ingredientsPig skin

It can be rendered, fried in fat, baked, or roasted to produce a kind of pork cracklings (US) or scratchings (UK); these are served in small pieces as a snack or side dish and can also be used as an appetizer. The frying renders much of the fat, making it much smaller.

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