Pernil Asado (Sin Arroz y Guarniciones con Carbos)
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Avocado and Green Salad (No Rice or Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no beans, no plantains, no yuca, and no other starchy sides. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Succulent, slow-roasted pork shoulder, deeply seasoned with garlic, oregano, and sour orange juice. Naturally keto due to its high fat content and lack of carbs in the seasoning. However, it is traditionally served with rice and beans, which must be entirely omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, garlic, oregano, sour orange juice (or lime/lemon with vinegar), oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no beans, no plantains, no yuca, and no other starchy sides. Ask for avocado or a simple green salad as an accompaniment.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some marinades or glazes, though this is less common for traditional pernil. The primary carb risk is the default carb-heavy 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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