Tlačenka
Head Cheese with Onion and Vinegar
Yes, with a tweak: request without bread (bez pečiva) or any other carb-based accompaniment. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Czech cold cut, or head cheese, made from various parts of pork (such as head, trotters, and rind) cooked until tender, seasoned, pressed, and set in its own natural gelatin. Served sliced, typically with raw onion rings and a splash of vinegar.
Key ingredients
Pork head/trotters/rind, pork broth, onion, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, allspice.
How to make it keto
Request without bread (bez pečiva) or any other carb-based accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Tlačenka prosím bez pečiva a jakýchkoli sacharidových příloh.
Tlačenka prosím bez pečiva a jakýchkoli sacharidových příloh.
Watch out for
Always served with bread unless specified otherwise. Some types might contain a very small amount of starch as a binder, but generally low.
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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