Svinjetina s Maslinama i Kaparama (Keto-style)
Keto Pork Stew with Olives and Capers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch; confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added; request it served with keto-friendly… About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of domestic pork, slow-cooked in a rich sauce with green olives, capers, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs, often with a tomato base. Prepared without starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, olive oil, onion, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, green olives, capers, bay leaf, rosemary, white wine (dry), salt, pepper, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch; confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added; request it served with keto-friendly vegetables instead of bread or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Kod Svinjetine, molim vas, pazite da umak nije zgušnjen brašnom ili škrobom, i da nema krumpira ili drugog visoko-ugljikohidratnog povrća. Poslužite s keto povrćem.
For the Svinjetina, ensure the sauce isn't thickened with flour/cornstarch. No potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Serve with keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour-thickened sauce, added sugar in tomato sauce, starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, peas).
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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