Filetto di Maiale al Pepe Verde
Pork Fillet with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato, pasta, polenta, or bread side. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-seared pork tenderloin served with a creamy sauce featuring green peppercorns, often with a hint of brandy or white wine. Request no starchy sides and ensure the sauce is keto-compliant.
Key ingredients
Pork fillet, green peppercorns, heavy cream, butter, brandy (or white wine), beef broth (unsweetened), salt, pepper, olive oil. (Garnish: fresh herbs).
How to make it keto
Request no potato, pasta, polenta, or bread side. Confirm sauce is made without flour or starch thickeners and no added sugar. Ask for a side of non-starchy vegetables like grilled zucchini or asparagus.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Filetto di Maiale al Pepe Verde senza patate, pasta, polenta o pane, per favore. La salsa è senza farina, amidi o zuccheri aggiunti? Come contorno, zucchine grigliate o asparagi.
Filetto di Maiale al Pepe Verde: No potato, pasta, polenta, or bread. Confirm sauce is without flour, starch, or added sugar. I'd like grilled zucchini or asparagus.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in sauce, added sugar, high-carb sides. Some brandy/wine can contribute minimal carbs, but generally acceptable in small amounts.
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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