Rillettes de Porc
Potted Pork Spread
Yes, with a tweak: decline any bread, toast, or crackers that are typically served alongside. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful French charcuterie item, rillettes are made from pork meat that is slow-cooked in its own fat until it can be easily shredded. The shredded meat is then mixed back with some of the fat, seasoned, and packed into a terrine or jar to chill. It's a rich and savory spread.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/shoulder, pork fat, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme.
How to make it keto
Decline any bread, toast, or crackers that are typically served alongside. Enjoy with celery sticks, radish slices, or simply with a fork.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pain, toasts ni crackers, s'il vous plaît.
No bread, toast, or crackers, please.
Watch out for
Only if served with carb-heavy accompaniments like bread or crackers. Ensure no added sugar in the preparation (uncommon for traditional rillettes).
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.
More on the French menuAll 1,053 French dishes ›
