Jocón de Cerdo (Keto)
Pork in Green Tomatillo Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to request *no masa* (corn dough) or flour used as a thickener for the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of pork (typically shoulder or loin) simmered in a vibrant, tangy green sauce made from roasted tomatillos, miltomate (small wild tomatillos), fresh cilantro, green chiles, and often ground pepita or sesame seeds for natural thickening and nutty flavor.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or loin, tomatillos, miltomate, fresh cilantro, green chiles (e.g., serrano, jalapeño), garlic, yellow onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, optional: pepita seeds (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to request *no masa* (corn dough) or flour used as a thickener for the sauce. Ensure no sugar is added to balance the tomatillo's acidity. Serve without rice or tortillas, opting for keto-friendly vegetable sides.
Watch out for
Masa or other starch thickeners in the sauce are common; hidden sugars; traditional 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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