Bochecha de Porco Assada com Purê de Couve-Flor
Roasted Pork Cheek with Cauliflower Puree
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starchy vegetables (such as potatoes or carrots) are added to the roasting pan or the resulting sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek, slow-roasted until incredibly succulent and flavorful. It is served with a creamy and rich puree made from steamed cauliflower, butter, and heavy cream.
Key ingredients
Pork cheek, red wine (trace amounts for flavor), beef broth, herbs (bay leaf, rosemary), garlic, onion, olive oil, cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starchy vegetables (such as potatoes or carrots) are added to the roasting pan or the resulting sauce. Confirm that the cauliflower puree is prepared strictly with heavy cream and butter, avoiding milk, potato starch, or other thickeners. Request no side dishes with high carbohydrates.
Watch out for
Thickening agents in the sauce, added sugar in broth, root vegetables mixed into the stew or puree, milk instead of heavy cream in the puree.
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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