Pečena Panceta (hrskava)
Crispy Roasted Pancetta
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of cured pork belly (panceta) roasted or pan-fried until deliciously crispy. A popular appetizer or side dish in Croatian cuisine.
Key ingredients
Panceta (cured pork belly), olive oil (if needed for crisping beyond rendered fat).
Optional tweaks
None needed. Simply confirm it is served as-is, without any accompanying sauces or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Pečenu Pancetu molim poslužite samu, bez umaka i kruha.
For the Pečena Panceta, please serve it as-is, without any sauces or bread.
Watch out for
Curing agents in some pancetta may contain trace sugars, but generally negligible. Watch for any unexpected sweet glazes.
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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