Hog Head Cheese
Bahamian Hog Head Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bahamian dishes.
3gNet carbs
3gTotal carbs
0gFibre
50gProtein
45gFat
600Calories
What it is
A traditional Bahamian terrine made from seasoned, cooked pork head meat, often including the tongue and ears, set in its natural gelatin. Served cold.
Key ingredients
Pork head meat, tongue, ears, gelatin
Optional tweaks
Verify no starchy fillers or binders are used in preparation. Typically naturally keto.
Watch out for
Rarely, some commercial versions might contain binders or fillers, but authentic Bahamian preparation is typically pure meat.
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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