Fromage de Tête (sans Pain)
Head Cheese (without Bread)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A traditional French charcuterie item made from seasoned, pressed pork (and sometimes veal) head meat, often served cold with cornichons and a simple green salad. Rich in flavor and texture.
Key ingredients
Pork head meat, onions, garlic, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), spices (cloves, nutmeg), gelatin (natural from pork), salt, pepper, cornichons, simple green salad with vinaigrette (oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard).
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no bread, toast, or crackers. Ensure vinaigrette is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Small amounts of sugar in commercially prepared cornichons, potential hidden starches in some rare industrial preparations.
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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