Assado de Costelinha de Porco com Crosta de Ervas (Acompanha Couve Refogada)
Herb-Crusted Roasted Pork Ribs (Served with Sautéed Collard Greens)
Yes, with a tweak: specify no sugary BBQ sauces, glazes, or marinades. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-roasted pork ribs generously coated in a savory herb crust (rosemary, thyme, garlic). The natural fat of the ribs renders beautifully, creating a succulent and flavorful main. Served with sautéed collard greens (couve refogada) cooked simply with garlic and bacon, a perfect keto accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs (spare ribs or baby back), olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, collard greens, bacon (for sautéing greens).
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no sugary BBQ sauces, glazes, or marinades. Request only dry herbs and spices. Ensure the collard greens are prepared without sugar or starchy thickeners, typically just with garlic and bacon fat. Omit any starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Costelinha, por favor, sem molhos açucarados, só ervas e especiarias secas. A couve, por favor, sem açúcar ou espessantes. E sem acompanhamentos ricos em amido.
For Costelinha, no sugary sauces/glazes/marinades; only dry herbs/spices. Ensure couve has no sugar or thickeners. No starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
Many restaurant ribs use sugary BBQ sauces or glazes. Collard greens sometimes prepared with a touch of sugar (less common but possible). Any starchy side dishes (rice, farofa, potato salad) must be avoided.
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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