Pork Khorovats
Grilled Pork Skewers
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent chunks of marinated pork, skewered and grilled to perfection. In Armenian cuisine, khorovats (BBQ) is a staple, typically served with grilled vegetables and fresh herbs. This dish focuses purely on the flavorful meat.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or loin, onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant for grilling.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or rice is served as a side. Request extra grilled vegetables if desired, specifically low-carb options like bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Խոզի խորովածի համար՝ խնդրում եմ, կողքին հաց կամ բրինձ չմատուցել։ Կարո՞ղ եմ լրացուցիչ խորոված բանջարեղեն խնդրել, օրինակ՝ պղպեղ, դդմիկ, սմբուկ։
Pork Khorovats: No bread or rice as a side. Can I have extra grilled low-carb vegetables instead? Like bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant.
Watch out for
Potential for sugary marinades (ask to confirm simple seasoning), traditionally served with lavash (flatbread) or rice.
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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