Pernil Asado con Aguacate y Ensalada
Roast Pork Shoulder with Avocado and Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure NO rice, NO beans, NO plantains, or other starchy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Slow-roasted pork shoulder, marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, oregano, and sour orange. This succulent, crispy-skinned pork is naturally keto, but usually served with high-carb sides. This version comes with fresh avocado and a green salad.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, garlic, oregano, sour orange juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, avocado, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Ensure NO rice, NO beans, NO plantains, or other starchy sides. Confirm no sugary glaze is used on the pork (traditional pernil usually doesn't have this, but always good to check). Request a simple oil and vinegar dressing for the salad.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes (uncommon but possible). Sugary salad dressings.
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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