Gentse Kop
Ghent Head Cheese (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A traditional terrine made from boiled pork head and sometimes trotters or tongue, set in its own natural gelatin, spiced with bay leaf, thyme, and vinegar. Served cold, usually sliced.
Key ingredients
Pork head, pork trotters (optional), pork tongue (optional), vinegar, onions, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugars in the vinegar marinade. Served without bread or carb-heavy garnishes like fruit confits.
Watch out for
Added sugars in marinades/vinegar, served with bread or sweet chutneys.
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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