Chicharrón de Cerdo
Fried Pork Chunks
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely request 'sin mot'e, sin papas, y sin plátano frito' (without corn, without potatoes, and without fried plantain). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried pieces of pork (often ribs, belly, and shoulder) cooked in their own fat until golden brown. A popular and hearty dish.
Key ingredients
Pork (ribs, belly, shoulder), lard/cooking oil, salt, cumin, garlic powder (optional).
How to make it keto
Absolutely request 'sin mot'e, sin papas, y sin plátano frito' (without corn, without potatoes, and without fried plantain). Focus solely on the fried pork.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Chicharrón de Cerdo: por favor, solo la carne frita. Sin mote, sin papas y sin plátano frito.
Chicharrón de Cerdo: please serve only the fried pork, no mote, no potatoes, and no fried plantain.
Watch out for
Standard accompaniments like mot'e (hominy corn), potatoes, and fried plantains are very high in carbs and must be removed. Rarely, a restaurant might add a sugary glaze or a dusting of flour before frying.
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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