Chuletón de Cerdo a la Plancha (sin Glaseado Azucarado)
Grilled Thick-Cut Pork Chop (No Sugary Glaze)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugary glazes, marinades, or rubs. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Cuban dishes.
What it is
A generously thick pork chop, seasoned simply with Cuban spices (garlic, cumin, oregano) and grilled to perfection, served plain or with a simple, sugar-free mojo sauce (garlic, sour orange, olive oil) and keto-friendly sides.
Key ingredients
Thick-cut pork chop, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, olive oil. Optional: sour orange juice (or lime/lemon for mojo).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugary glazes, marinades, or rubs. Specify keto-friendly sides like a simple green salad or steamed green beans instead of rice or plantains.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes, marinades, or spice rubs; starchy sides (rice, plantains, yuca, potatoes).
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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