Καβουρμάς
Slow-Cooked & Cured Meat (e.g., Pork, Beef, Lamb)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Greek dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish, primarily from Northern Greece, featuring chunks of meat (often pork, beef, or lamb) slow-cooked in their own fat or lard until extremely tender. It's sometimes lightly seasoned or cured, then preserved in its cooking fat. Served warm as a rich, savory meat dish.
Key ingredients
Pork, beef, or lamb meat, rendered animal fat (lard/tallow), salt, pepper, bay leaves, sometimes other herbs.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it's served as pure meat, without any accompanying grains (e.g., bulgur, rice) or potatoes, which are occasionally found in modern presentations. Confirm no sugary additives in the curing or cooking process.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Καβουρμάς, παρακαλώ. Μόνο κρέας, χωρίς δημητριακά, ρύζι ή πατάτες. Χωρίς ζάχαρη στην παρασκευή ή το μαγείρεμα.
Καβουρμάς, please. Pure meat, no grains, rice, or potatoes. No sugary additives in curing or cooking.
Watch out for
Sometimes served with starchy sides (e.g., pilaf, bread); hidden sugars in some cured or preserved meat processes (less common in traditional Kavurmas).
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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