Costelinha de Porco (Grilled/Roasted)
Pork Ribs (Plain Grilled/Roasted)
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no sugary BBQ sauces, glazes, or sweet marinades. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender pork ribs, slow-cooked or grilled until fall-off-the-bone, often simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic. A savory and satisfying meat dish.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, olive oil/cooking fat.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Insist on no sugary BBQ sauces, glazes, or sweet marinades. Request the ribs be seasoned only with salt, pepper, and possibly garlic/herbs, then grilled or roasted plain.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Costelinha de Porco, por favor, sem molhos BBQ doces, coberturas ou marinados açucarados. Só sal, pimenta e alho, grelhada ou assada simples.
For the Costelinha de Porco, absolutely no sugary BBQ sauces, glazes, or sweet marinades. Please season only with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grill or roast plain.
Watch out for
Sugary BBQ sauces, sweet glazes, or marinades. Any carby sides served alongside.
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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