Pečena Svinjetina s Pirjanim Kupusom
Roast Pork with Braised Cabbage (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, bread, or any starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, tender and rich, served with a side of savory braised cabbage. The cabbage is typically cooked with rendered pork fat, onions, and sometimes a splash of vinegar, ensuring a low-carb accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, olive oil, lard/pork fat, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, braised cabbage, onion.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, bread, or any starchy sides. Ensure braised cabbage is prepared without added sugar and contains no flour thickeners. Confirm minimal onion in the cabbage for lower carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Pečenu Svinjetinu, molim bez krumpira, kruha i škrobnih priloga. Je li kupus bez šećera, brašna i s minimalno luka?
For the Pečena Svinjetina, please no potatoes, bread, or starchy sides. Is the cabbage without added sugar, no flour, and minimal onion?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in braised cabbage (less common in savory Croatian versions but possible), sauces (ask for plain meat). Large portions of onion in cabbage.
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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