Queso de Cerdo con Chiles en Escabeche
Pork Head Cheese with Pickled Jalapeños
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the pickled vegetables (escabeche) are made without added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Guatemalan cold cut, 'Queso de Cerdo' (pork head cheese) is made from seasoned, pressed pork meat and skin, typically served sliced. Paired with tangy, spicy chiles en escabeche (pickled jalapeños and carrots).
Key ingredients
Pork head cheese (pork snout, ears, tongue, skin, vinegar, spices), jalapeños, carrots, onion, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure the pickled vegetables (escabeche) are made without added sugar. Request only the keto-friendly components of the escabeche (jalapeños, onions, garlic), omitting carrots if strict, or in very small quantity.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the head cheese curing process or the escabeche pickling liquid. Carrots in escabeche add carbs.
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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