Pečena svinjska koljenica s pirjanim kupusom
Roasted Pork Hock with Stewed Cabbage (Without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty dish featuring a slow-roasted fresh pork hock (knuckle) with beautifully crispy skin and succulent, tender meat. It's traditionally served alongside savory stewed cabbage, ensuring no starchy sides for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, onion, white cabbage, olive oil, (optional: a splash of vinegar or white wine for cabbage).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Ensure the stewed cabbage is not sweetened and contains no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim pečenu koljenicu bez krumpira. Je li pirjani kupus neslađen i bez škrobnih zgušnjivača?
Please serve the pork hock without potatoes. Is the stewed cabbage unsweetened and free of starchy thickeners?
Watch out for
Traditional potato side dish, sweetened cabbage, flour-thickened sauce.
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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