Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa de Loroco y Tomatillo (Keto)
Keto Pork Ribs in Loroco and Tomatillo Green Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is prepared without starchy thickeners or added sugars. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked until falling off the bone, smothered in a vibrant, tangy green sauce made from fresh tomatillos, aromatic loroco flowers (a unique Central American edible flower bud), cilantro, and mild green chiles. The sauce is naturally thickened by its ingredients and prepared without starches or added sugars.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, fresh tomatillos, loroco flowers, green chiles (e.g., jalapeño, serrano), onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, chicken broth, cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is prepared without starchy thickeners or added sugars. Confirm no starchy sides are served.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomatillo sauce, starchy thickeners.
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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