Disznósajt
Hungarian Head Cheese (Pork Brawn)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Hungarian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Hungarian cold cut made from various parts of pork (head, tongue, heart, skin) cooked and pressed into a gelatinous loaf, heavily seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. Served chilled, typically sliced.
Key ingredients
Pork (various cuts, including head, tongue, skin), garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, bay leaf.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto; ensure no bread or high-carb accompaniments are served.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Kérem, a Disznósajt mellé ne tegyenek kenyeret vagy magas szénhidráttartalmú köretet.
Please ensure no bread or high-carb accompaniments are served with the Disznósajt.
Watch out for
Typically served with bread; ensure it's omitted. Small risk of sugar in some commercial spice blends.
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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