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Pork Cooked in Milk
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, comforting dish where a pork shoulder or loin is slow-cooked in whole milk with aromatics like rosemary, sage, onion, and garlic. The pork becomes incredibly tender, and the milk curdles and reduces to form a rich, creamy, savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or loin, whole milk, olive oil or butter, onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm there are no added sugars in the sauce. Ensure no starchy side dishes like polenta or potatoes are served; ask for a non-starchy green vegetable instead.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Assolutamente senza farina o amidi nella salsa, e niente zucchero aggiunto. Niente contorni amidacei (polenta); posso avere verdure verdi?
No flour/starch in sauce, no added sugar. No starchy sides (polenta/potatoes); green vegetables instead, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used as a thickener for the sauce, the concentration of milk sugars (lactose) during reduction, hidden added sugars, and starchy side dishes are key carb risks.
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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