Carne Adobada (Grilled Marinated Pork/Beef, Sugar-Free)
Grilled Marinated Pork or Beef (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request that the adobo marinade be made without any added sugar or brown sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Pork or beef marinated in a flavorful adobo blend typically containing annatto, vinegar, oregano, garlic, cumin, and chiles, then grilled or pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized. The marinade often includes sugar.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef, annatto, vinegar, oregano, garlic, cumin, various chiles, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the adobo marinade be made without any added sugar or brown sugar. Serve with a simple green salad (no dressing) or plain avocado/steamed low-carb vegetables instead of rice, beans, or tortillas.
Watch out for
Sugar or brown sugar commonly used in adobo marinades, high-carb 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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