Ovar
Boiled Pork (e.g., Pork Shoulder or Tongue)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Czech dishes.
What it is
A rustic and traditional Czech dish consisting of cuts of pork (often shoulder, leg, or tongue) slowly boiled until tender. Served simply, usually with freshly grated horseradish, mustard, and a sprinkle of salt.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (e.g., shoulder, leg, tongue), water, salt, bay leaf, allspice, pepper, horseradish, mustard.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy sides are served. Focus on the meat with horseradish and mustard.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
K Ovaru prosím žádné sacharidové přílohy. Jen maso s křenem a hořčicí.
For the Ovar, please ensure no starchy sides are served. Just the meat with horseradish and mustard.
Watch out for
Often served with bread. Some commercially prepared horseradish or mustard may contain added sugar.
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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