For anyone avoiding pork, here are simple, nutrient-honoring swaps that keep the meatloaf tender, sliceable, and deeply satisfying — still fully aligned with an ancestral, metabolic-supportive approach.
Use one of these instead of pork rinds:
✅ 1 cup beef crisps, crushed (closest match to pork rinds — best texture)
✅ 1 cup chicken skin crisps, crushed (rich, silky crumb)
✅ 2 tbsp egg white powder + 2–3 tbsp cream or broth (gentle, very tender)
✅ 1 tbsp gelatin bloomed in 2 tbsp warm water (smooth, pâté-adjacent tenderness)
Tip: Let the mix rest 2–3 minutes before adding the beef so the binder hydrates and texture stays soft and luscious.
These keep the loaf grain-free, dairy-flexible, keto and carnivore-aligned, and metabolism friendly — without using inflammatory nut flours or fiber fillers.
Happy cooking — and keep sharing your versions in the comments, I love seeing them! 🤍🥩