Looking for pork rinds in SE England...

[Dawn Renee]

Hi everyone

In the "UK Supermarkets" thread, Morrisons and Kwiksave were mentioned as places to get pork rinds, but as I can't find either of these near me, I was wondering if anyone else was able to locate them?

(I have found them in Sainsbury's, but they have sugar added :(

My husband wants to try making scotch eggs, and I think they'd make a fantastic coating.

Thanks in advance,
Dawn

(Ps - I live in Crawley/Gatwick area)

[LittleAnne]

Dawn

I know that I was looking for pork rinds for a while and then came across them quite unexpectedly. I went to visit a relative in Newbury, Berks and we went to a local garden centre - one where they had a farm and produce shop as well. I was amazed to find a whole shopping trolley of them there. Fresh from a farm, I presume.

You might want to think about any similar sights around you. Also visit any agricultural fairs. They tend to be on at this time of year.

I know some pubs sell them as snacks, but these are small bags and quite expensive.

Are their any pig farms near you. You could phone them up an ask if they know anyone who does them, similarly, a local, old fashioned butcher.

Having played havoc with my teeth I am off pork scratchings for now.

[Hils_UK]

Have you got a Makro near you? I'd imagine they'd have them as they supply to the catering trade including pubs.

Hils

[Dawn Renee]

Hi LittleAnn and Hils

Thanks for getting back to me!

I don't know Makro shops - I'll have to search online or in the phone book. The idea about calling pork farmers and butchers is a good one - at least I'll know they don't have anything else in them!

I'm not too worried about eating them plain, but would like them for breading and recipes. Are they really hard? How did they hurt your teeth, Little Ann?

Thanks for the advice!
Dawn