Piedini di Maiale in Umido (Keto)
Braised Pig's Trotters (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no beans, potatoes, or polenta are served alongside. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A very traditional, rustic Italian dish of pig's trotters (feet) slow-braised until exceptionally tender in a savory tomato-based sauce with herbs and aromatics. Rich in collagen and flavor.
Key ingredients
Pig's trotters, extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, dry white wine or broth, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no beans, potatoes, or polenta are served alongside. Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening and that the tomato sauce contains no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
I Piedini di Maiale in Umido senza fagioli, patate o polenta. Senza farina o amido e senza zucchero aggiunto nella salsa di pomodoro.
Piedini di Maiale in Umido: no beans, potatoes, or polenta. Confirm no flour/starch thickener and no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Beans, potatoes, polenta as sides, flour thickeners in the sauce, sugary tomato preparations.
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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