Pernil de Porco Assado
Brazilian Roast Pork Leg with Herbs and Greens
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, farofa, potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A slow-roasted pork leg or shoulder, typically seasoned with garlic, herbs, and citrus. The meat itself is very keto-friendly, but it's usually accompanied by rice, farofa, and sometimes potatoes. The modification is to enjoy the tender pork with low-carb vegetable sides.
Key ingredients
Pork leg/shoulder, garlic, onion, lemon/orange juice (for marinade, minimal sugar absorption), salt, pepper, bay leaf, herbs (rosemary, thyme).
How to make it keto
Omit rice, farofa, potatoes. Request extra greens (like sautéed collard greens if available, or a simple green salad) or grilled low-carb vegetables. Ensure no sugary glazes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Pernil, por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batatas. Pode vir com vegetais extra ou grelhados de baixo carboidrato? E por favor, sem molho agridoce.
For the Pernil, no rice, farofa, or potatoes. Can I have extra greens or grilled low-carb vegetables? Also, please ensure no sugary glaze is used.
Watch out for
Some marinades might contain a touch of sugar or fruit juice (though minimal impact when roasted). Standard carb sides. Restaurant gravies could contain flour or sugar.
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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