Sertéscsülök Pékné Módra (Burgonya Nélkül)
Pékné-style Roast Pork Hock with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Hungarian dish featuring tender, slow-roasted pork hock (front trotter) cooked in its own juices with generous amounts of onion, garlic, and sometimes bell peppers. Served without potatoes, accompanied by a selection of sautéed or steamed keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, onion, garlic, rendered pork fat/oil, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, bell pepper (optional), tomato (optional, minimal), various keto vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, broccoli, green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes. Ensure vegetables are cooked simply (steamed, grilled, or sautéed in fat) and not with starchy thickeners or sugary glazes.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Kérem, a csülök mellé ne tegyenek burgonyát. A zöldségek egyszerűen, keményítő vagy cukros máz nélkül készüljenek.
Please no potatoes with the pork hock. Ensure vegetables are simply cooked, no starchy thickeners or sugary glazes.
Watch out for
Small amounts of onion/bell pepper, potential hidden sugar in seasoning rubs, starchy thickeners in pan juices (rare for this dish but possible), carby vegetable sides.
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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