Pernil Asado con Ensalada Verde
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, no plantains, and no other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Tender, flavorful slow-roasted pork shoulder, marinated with garlic, oregano, and sour orange. Traditionally served with rice and beans, but here accompanied by a fresh green salad for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, garlic, oregano, sour orange juice (or vinegar), olive oil, salt, pepper. For salad: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, oil & vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, no plantains, and no other starchy sides. Confirm no sugar in the marinade (though unlikely for authentic Pernil). Ask for olive oil and vinegar for the salad dressing.
Watch out for
Marinade sometimes has a pinch of sugar (rare for authentic pernil). Salad dressing can be high in sugar. Often served with high-carb sides by default.
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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