Picanha Suína Grelhada
Grilled Pork Picanha with Buttered Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb accompaniments like rice, farofa, or potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A succulent cut of pork picanha (top sirloin cap of pork), grilled to perfection, maintaining its flavorful fat cap. Served with tender asparagus sautéed in butter.
Key ingredients
Pork picanha, coarse salt, black pepper, olive oil, asparagus, butter.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb accompaniments like rice, farofa, or potatoes. Request asparagus cooked in butter or olive oil, confirming no sugary glazes on the pork.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Picanha Suína Grelhada, por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batata. Quero aspargos na manteiga ou azeite. E confirme que não tem molhos doces na carne.
For the Picanha Suína Grelhada, please no rice, farofa, or potatoes. I'd like asparagus cooked in butter or olive oil. Confirm no sugary glazes on the pork.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or marinades on the pork, starchy sides, cross-contamination with high-carb items.
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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