Boiled Ham Hock with Keto Parsley Sauce
Traditional Boiled Ham Hock with Parsley Sauce and Braised Greens
Yes, with a tweak: ensure parsley sauce is thickened with cream/butter, not flour. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic British dish of tender, slow-cooked ham hock, often brined, served with a creamy, vibrant parsley sauce. Modified to be keto by ensuring the sauce is thickened without flour and served with generous portions of braised low-carb greens instead of potatoes.
Key ingredients
Cured ham hock, water/chicken stock (for boiling), fresh parsley, heavy cream, butter, small amount of onion/garlic, Dijon mustard (optional, check for sugar), braised cabbage or green beans.
How to make it keto
Ensure parsley sauce is thickened with cream/butter, not flour. Request no starchy sides (potatoes, mash). Confirm no sugar in any added mustard or sauce base.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in parsley sauce, hidden sugars in mustard or glaze, traditional starchy sides (potatoes), significant portion of onion in cooking.
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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