Pernil Asado (no sides)
Slow-Roasted Dominican Pork Shoulder (No Starches)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no plantains (mangu, tostones), no yuca, no bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A whole pork shoulder, slow-roasted until incredibly tender with a crispy, savory skin. Marinated traditionally with garlic, oregano, and sour orange. All starchy side dishes must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, garlic, oregano, sour orange juice, salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no plantains (mangu, tostones), no yuca, no bread. Confirm no sugary glazes are applied during roasting (uncommon for traditional pernil, but always worth asking).
Watch out for
Sugary glazes, and all traditional high-carb side dishes.
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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