Pernil Assado (sem acompanhamentos com carboidratos)
Roasted Pork Shoulder (without carb sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Slow-roasted pork shoulder, typically seasoned with garlic, lime, and herbs, cooked until tender and juicy with crispy skin. Served explicitly without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder (pernil), garlic, lime juice, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Order specifically without rice, farofa, potatoes, yuca, or any sweet glazes. Request plain green vegetables if desired and available.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Pernil Assado sem arroz, farofa, batatas, mandioca ou caldas doces. Poderia acompanhar com legumes verdes simples, por favor?
I'd like the Pernil Assado without rice, farofa, potatoes, yuca, or sweet glazes. Can I have plain green vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Sweet glazes applied during roasting, high-carb marinades, and traditional starchy sides like rice, farofa, or potatoes. Confirm all carb sides are omitted.
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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