Saltimbocca di Maiale
Pork Saltimbocca
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to dredge the pork before frying or to thicken the sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of tender pork loin, layered with savory prosciutto and fresh sage leaves, then pan-fried until golden and finished with a rich white wine and butter sauce. A flavorful and aromatic Roman classic.
Key ingredients
Pork loin cutlets, prosciutto, fresh sage leaves, olive oil, butter, white wine (trace amounts), chicken broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to dredge the pork before frying or to thicken the sauce. Confirm no carb-heavy sides are served by default.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Saltimbocca di Maiale, per favore. Senza farina per il maiale né per addensare la salsa. E senza contorni con molti carboidrati.
Saltimbocca di Maiale, please. No flour on the pork or in the sauce. And please, no carb-heavy side dishes.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might lightly flour the cutlets before cooking (request *senza farina*). Trace carbs from white wine reduction.
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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