National Pork Rind Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in February, taking place with Super Bowl Sunday. This year, National Pork Rind Day takes place on February 13th. If you’re a big fan of Pork Rinds, you should never miss the ‘Big Game’ and snacking on Pork Rinds.
HISTORY OF PORK RIND APPRECIATION DAY
PORK RIND DAY is celebrated on the same day as the Big Game, the Superbowl which is the biggest football day of the year. National Pork Rind Appreciation Day has become an annual event to celebrate how Sports and snacks go together. Rudolph Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of Pork Rinds and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of private and branded label snack products, started National Pork Rind Appreciation Day in 2011. Rudolph Foods declared the day a National Holiday which is celebrated on Super Bowl Sunday each year, which is the first Sunday in February.
The Lima, Ohio-based Rudolph Foods began the annual food holiday as a way to celebrate with Pork Rind fans to cherish their favorite snack and foster family togetherness. In addition to starting the National Food Holiday, the food production giant also proposed to donate to Charity Organizations in return for online support of the day by their fans. Since then, the food company has raised funds for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a nonprofit organization committed to providing medical and financial assistance to retired National Football League (N.F.L.) players and their families. Teeming Pork Rind fans and consumers across the U.S. also supported Rudolph Foods’ proposal, including Ohio Governor John Kasich, who also issued a letter of support for the day in 2012.
Pork Rinds are crispy chips produced from deep-fried pieces of Pigskin. Pork Rinds have recently become more popular because Pork Skins are used in Paleo and Ketogenic Diet plans and can be included in delicious recipes!
PORK RIND APPRECIATION DAY ACTIVITIES
- Back in 2011, Rudolph Foods, the initiator of this food day, canvassed for online support because the Holiday was new; and it’s still relatively unknown until today. You could raise awareness for this day by sporting a Pork Rind T-shirt or apron, taking pictures, and sharing on Social Media with the hashtag #nationalporkrindappreciationday.
- Just like other snack Chips, Pork Rinds come in many flavors. If you’ve always been a fan of a particular Pork Rind flavor, today is the day to try new flavors.
- If you’re cooking this morning, then you should use Pork Rinds in low-carb meals giving you another way to celebrate National Pork Rind Appreciation Day. If you have time, you could plan a Super Bowl Party invite friends and include Pork Rinds in the snacks you serve.
5 FACTS ABOUT PORK RINDS
- In terms of nutritional composition, Pork Rinds contain 0.6 ounces of Protein, 0.3 ounces of Fat, and No Carbohydrates.
- Pork Rinds are known in different Countries by different names. In Brazil, Pork Rinds are called Torresmo; Khaep Mu in Thailand; and Chicharrones in Mexico.
- President George Bush is said to be a huge fan of Pork Rinds.
- The Pork Rind Capital of the World is Westminster, Ohio, with a population of 300, and it’s called the Pork Rind Capital of the World.
- Pork Rinds contain high protein, moderate fat, and no carbs and Pork Rinds are considered an ideal Keto Diet Snack.
WHY WE LOVE PORK RIND APPRECIATION DAY
Today is a day for a crispy snack
Pork rinds are eaten all around the world and are known by different names across different cultures. Pork Rinds are crispy snacks containing low carbs and healthy protein. National Pork Rind Appreciation Day is an amazing opportunity to celebrate this super snack in all its glory.
Supporting the Super Bowl
As we enjoy the Super Bowl, we can also munch our Pork Rinds and watch the Super Bowl. There’s nothing like enjoying the beautiful game with Pig Skins.
Supporting retired footballers
National Pork Rind Appreciation Day also began as a platform to support retired NFL players who need medical attention and financial support. This Holiday is a great opportunity to remember and donate to charities catering to the needs of our Sports Heroes and their families.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
