Vepřová líčka na černém pivě (bez zahušťování a příloh)
Pork Cheeks Braised in Dark Beer (without thickeners and sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request that the sauce is NOT thickened with flour or starch. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pork cheeks slowly braised in a rich sauce made with dark beer. The slow cooking ensures the meat is incredibly succulent. The sauce, while flavorful, needs careful modification for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork cheeks, dark beer, onion, garlic, pork broth, lard or oil, herbs (bay leaf, juniper berries), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the sauce is NOT thickened with flour or starch. Ensure no sugary additions to the sauce. Omit all traditional high-carb sides (dumplings, potatoes, bread).
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
"Vepřová líčka na černém pivě" prosím bez zahušťování moukou/škrobem a bez cukru v omáčce. Bez příloh, prosím.
"Vepřová líčka na černém pivě" with the sauce not thickened by flour or starch, and no added sugar. Please omit all sides.
Watch out for
Residual sugars from the dark beer (though most cook off), flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugar in restaurant stock, root vegetables (carrots, celery) in the mirepoix if used in significant quantities.
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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