Kocsonya
Pork Aspic (Chilled Meat Jelly)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Hungarian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Hungarian chilled savory jelly made from slow-cooked pork trotters, skin, and other collagen-rich parts, seasoned with garlic, pepper, and bay leaves. The natural gelatin sets the broth into a clear, wobbly jelly.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, pork skin, pork hock, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or high-carb vegetables are added (though traditionally rare). Request a clear jelly without visible vegetable pieces.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Kérem krumpli és szénhidrát-nehéz zöldségek nélkül. Átlátszó kocsonyát kérek, látható zöldségdarabok nélkül.
Please, no potatoes or high-carb vegetables. I'd like clear jelly without visible vegetable pieces.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to balance flavors or use pre-made broths with hidden sugars. Small amounts of carrots or root vegetables might be included for flavor/color, but can be avoided.
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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