Zampone (Senza Lenticchie)
Stuffed Pig's Trotter (Without Lentils)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lentils or any other high-carb side dishes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, hearty dish, especially popular in Modena and around New Year's. It features a deboned pig's trotter stuffed with a rich mixture of ground pork, pork rind, and spices. It's slow-cooked until incredibly tender, rich, and savory. For keto, it must be served without its traditional lentil accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Pig's trotter, ground pork, pork rind, spices (nutmeg, pepper, cloves), dry white wine (minimal, cooks off), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lentils or any other high-carb side dishes. Confirm no sugar is added to the stuffing mixture or any accompanying sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Vorrei lo Zampone senza lenticchie o altri contorni ricchi di carboidrati. Potete confermare che non c'è zucchero nel ripieno o nella salsa?
Please serve the Zampone without lentils or other high-carb sides. Can you confirm no sugar is added to the stuffing or sauce?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with lentils, hidden sugars in seasoning or curing, potential for thickening agents in sauce.
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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