Pork Panko | Keto Bread Crumbs
A low-carb crispy, crunchy bread crumb coating that is 0 carbs! This keto pork panko is the perfect substitute for panko bread crumbs or regular breadcrumbs.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
So many recipes call for bread crumbs. They are such an easy way to bind together a recipe or add a crispy coating. Bread, however, has a ton of carbs, so I’ve tried out a bunch of alternatives.
There are so many substitutes for panko breadcrumbs out there: crushed cornflakes, coconut flakes, crushed pretzels, cracker crumbs, crushed potato chips, crushed tortilla chips, and more! These definitely add that crispy texture, but many of them are full of carbs!
I was looking for a low-carb substitute for panko bread crumbs and I found the most delicious alternative! If you grind up pork rinds (yes, like the bag of chips!), they form a crumb that acts exactly like panko or bread crumbs, but is ZERO CARBS!
Simply add pork rinds into a food processor and whir it up until they’re fine crumbs. You’ve got yourself keto bread crumbs, aka pork panko.
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Ingredient Notes
Pork Rinds: This recipe calls for 4 2.5oz bags of plain salted pork rinds. Make more or less depending on your needs.
Recipe Step by Step
- In your food processor, blend 1 bag at a time until fine bread crumbs. Repeat with the remaining 4 bags.
Expert Tips
Storage: Store in an airtight container, I prefer this 1.5-quart container.
Serving: Use as a 1:1 ratio substitute for any recipe that calls for panko or regular breadcrumbs.
Flavors: Make sure you get salt pork rinds, and not a flavor like BBQ or Jalapeno, etc.
Recipe FAQs
This works with any pork rinds. I personally prefer the sea salt flavor by Epic. The pork is raised without hormones or antibiotics.
You can use these no-carb bread crumbs in any recipe that calls for regular bread crumbs or panko. Use them in meatballs, to bread chicken, or to coat vegetables! It makes a crispy, crunchy exterior that you are going to fall in love with.
Yes! This pork panko substitute for panko bread crumbs is Whole30 approved!
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Crispy Pork Panko – Keto + Whole30 Breadcrumb Hack
Ingredients
- 4 2.5 ounce bags pork rinds
Equipment
Instructions
- In your food processor, blend 1 bag at a time until fine bread crumbs. Repeat with the remaining 4 bags.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag and thaw as needed.
- Use Ratio: Use as a 1:1 substitute for any recipe that calls for panko or regular breadcrumbs.
- Pro Tip: Pulse just until you get fine crumbs. Over-processing will turn the crumbs into powder. You want a light, crispy texture.
15 Comments on “Pork Panko | Keto Bread Crumbs”
Hi
Just wondering if the breadcrumbs can be frozen and used when needed.
Will the freshness remain?
I just bought a HUGE container from Costco!
Your thoughts are appreciated!
Yes you can freeze the pork rind panko Bev. I sure hope you like it!
Did a taste test against regular breadcrumbs and this one definitely won! So good & easy.
I love that you did a taste test comparing it with regular bread crumbs Ali. Sounds like fun!
How long do the crumbs last in an airtight container?
It is best to use the pork panko right away, but in an airtight container they will last for several days Teresa. I sure hope you like them!
Are yours stinky? Just have the Fresh Thyme brand – hopefully they’ll taste better than they smell!
I wouldn’t describe the panko as stinky, but it definitely smells like pork to me Laura. The taste is actually quite delicious. I sure hope you like it!
Hi Natalie ,
I did try it and it tasted great! The sauce was really good, especially over the zucchini noodles, too. I may still try the Epic brand if the pork rinds next time. Thank you – I didn’t mean to sound snarky above – I’d just never used the rinds before!❤️
I am really glad you liked it Laura! Trust me, you were not snarky at all. I would have asked the same thing. LOL!
I have never bought pork rinds and no idea that there were so many possible uses. Hubby is diabetic so I love the idea of using this as a low carb breading option. Thank you for continuing to expand my kitchen and pantry with these wonderful tips.
Isn’t the pork panko a fun new ingredient Heather? I am glad you are finding lots of uses for them. They are such a fantastic alternative to bread crumbs.
I LOVE this! I use them anytime I need to sub breadcrumbs in any recipe. I just made low carb onion rings to top my chili (also tasteslovely’s recipe!) and oh my! You can’t tell they are low carb they are crunchy and delicious. I definitely ground them a little finer than normal for that onion ring crisp. PERFECT. Thank you for sharing all of these amazing recipes.
I am so happy you like my pork panko Alicia! Oh my goodness your onion rings sound fantastic. Topping your chili with the onion rings is a delicious idea!
I wonder if there are any other kinds of rinds one can use? My husband doesn’t eat pork.