Yershig
Spiced Armenian Pork Sausage (Restaurant Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A savory and often spicy fresh sausage made from ground pork, heavily seasoned with garlic, paprika, and other traditional Armenian spices, pan-fried or grilled to perfection.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, garlic, paprika, red pepper, allspice, cumin, salt, black pepper, natural casings, cooking oil (e.g., olive oil).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starchy fillers are used in the sausage mixture. Request without bread or carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Fillers/binders in sausage mixture; served with high-carb sides like bread or potatoes; sugary glazes or sauces.
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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