Barriga de Porco Confitada na Cachaça com Couve Refogada
Cachaça-Braised Pork Belly with Sautéed Collard Greens
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Slow-cooked pork belly, often confit-style or braised until fork-tender, infused with the distinct flavor of cachaça (Brazilian rum), garlic, and bay leaves. The skin is usually crisped up before serving. Accompanied by traditional sautéed collard greens.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, cachaça, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, olive oil, collard greens, onion.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes or sauces are used. Request with keto-friendly side like collard greens, avoid rice or farofa.
Watch out for
Some recipes might use a sugary glaze. Ensure the cachaça is pure and not a flavored/sweetened version.
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.