Hey, Joe!

Jerky is definitely leaner than pork rinds, and I prefer the taste, but pork rinds are OK too. They're not as high in fat as you might think. 18 pork rinds (30 gm, or 1/3 of a big bag) are only 175 calories (9.3 gm fat), and there's no way I can eat that many - they are FILLING! I use them for cooking sometimes or for eating out of the bag when I really want something crunchy. They're pretty good with a mayo-mustard dip, or for scooping up tuna salad (or for bringing to a party when everyone else is bringing chips!).

Let me know how the jerky comes out! I've got some marinading even as I type....

Rachel