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Shredded Pork Leg with Okra Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no high-carb side dishes such as rice or farofa. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Slow-cooked, tender shredded pork leg, stewed or sautéed with fresh okra, onions, and garlic in a rich, savory, and slightly viscous sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork leg, okra, onions, garlic, bell peppers (optional), tomatoes (optional), cilantro, olive oil, pork broth.
How to make it keto
Request no high-carb side dishes such as rice or farofa. Confirm there are no carb-based thickeners (flour, cornstarch) or added sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce. Traditionally served with rice, farofa, or feijão.
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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