Carne de Marrano en Adobo Verde (sin espesantes)
Pork in Green Adobo Sauce (Keto Modified, No Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the adobo sauce is NOT thickened with masa, flour, or other starchy thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork cooked in a rich and tangy 'adobo verde' sauce, a less common but equally flavorful variant of adobo, made with tomatillos, green chiles, and herbs. Adapted to be keto by omitting starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder (marrano), tomatillos, green bell peppers, serrano or jalapeño chiles, onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, cumin, oregano, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure the adobo sauce is NOT thickened with masa, flour, or other starchy thickeners. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce or pork marinade. Request no rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Masa/flour thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in the adobo, default starchy 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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