Costillas de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Chimichurri
Grilled Pork Ribs with Chimichurri Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure ribs are grilled plain or with keto-friendly dry rub, explicitly requesting no sweet BBQ sauces, glazes, or sugary marinades. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
Succulent grilled pork ribs, typically very fatty and tender, seasoned lightly and cooked over open flame. Served with a traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce, a savory blend of herbs, garlic, and oil.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, salt, pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, dried oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes for chimichurri.
How to make it keto
Ensure ribs are grilled plain or with keto-friendly dry rub, explicitly requesting no sweet BBQ sauces, glazes, or sugary marinades. Confirm chimichurri has no added sugar (it typically doesn't). Request no carby side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Costillas: a la parrilla simple o con condimento keto. Sin salsas ni adobos dulces/azucarados. ¿Chimichurri sin azúcar? Sin guarniciones con carbos.
Costillas: grill plain or with keto rub. No sweet sauces/glazes/marinades. Confirm chimichurri is sugar-free. No carby sides.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or BBQ sauces are common for ribs. Rarely, chimichurri could have hidden sugar, but it's generally a safe condiment. Default sides are usually high-carb.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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