Costoletta di Maiale al Burro e Salvia
Pan-fried Pork Chop with Butter and Sage (without Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'non impanata' (unbreaded) or 'senza farina' (without flour). About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A succulent pork chop pan-fried until golden, flavored simply with fresh sage leaves and generous amounts of rich butter. It's a classic Italian preparation, naturally low in carbs if prepared without flour.
Key ingredients
Pork chop, butter, fresh sage, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'non impanata' (unbreaded) or 'senza farina' (without flour). Confirm no carb-heavy sides are served; opt for green vegetables like sautéed spinach or grilled broccoli instead.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Costoletta di Maiale: Non impanata e senza farina, per favore. Niente contorni ricchi di carboidrati; posso avere spinaci saltati o broccoli grigliati?
Costoletta di Maiale: Please, unbreaded and without flour. No carb-heavy sides; I'd like sautéed spinach or grilled broccoli instead.
Watch out for
Hidden flour or breading (which is common in some preparations, like 'Milanese'), and carby side dishes like potatoes or pasta.
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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