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Slow-Cooked Pork Preserved in Fat with Sautéed Collard Greens (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, beans, or other starchy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Traditional Brazilian preparation where pork chunks are slow-cooked and preserved in their own fat (similar to confit), then pan-fried until crispy. Served with sautéed collard greens, omitting typical high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, pork lard, salt, garlic, onion, collard greens, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice, beans, or other starchy sides. Confirm no sugary glazes on the pork.
Watch out for
Pork could be glazed with sugar in some modern preparations; ensure traditional savory preparation.
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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