Cūkas galvas siers
Pork Head Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Latvian cold cut made from cooked pork head meat, often including trotters for gelatin, pressed into a loaf and served chilled. Rich in flavor and naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Pork head meat, pork trotters, gelatin, spices
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no unnecessary fillers or starches are added, which is rare for authentic preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, apstipriniet, ka galvas sieram nav nevajadzīgu pildvielu vai cietes.
Please confirm this head cheese has no unnecessary fillers or starches.
Watch out for
Authentic recipes typically have minimal to no carb risks. Very rarely, some versions might add a tiny amount of flour as a binder, but this is uncommon. Minimal carrots used for flavor will not significantly impact carb count.
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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