Kūpināta Liellopu / Cūkgaļas Desa (Keto Versija)
Smoked Beef / Pork Sausage (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sausage is made without any fillers (e.g., starch, breadcrumbs) or added sugars. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
A robust, homemade-style smoked sausage, typically made from a blend of beef and pork, cured and smoked for deep flavor. Served sliced, often cold or lightly warmed.
Key ingredients
Beef, pork, pork fat, salt, pepper, garlic, natural casings (for sausage making).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the sausage is made without any fillers (e.g., starch, breadcrumbs) or added sugars. In a restaurant, it's safer to request specific details about sausage ingredients or opt for plain smoked meat instead if in doubt.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Vai desa ir bez pildvielām, piemēram, cietes/rīvmaizes, un bez pievienota cukura?
Is the sausage made without fillers like starch/breadcrumbs or added sugars?
Watch out for
Many commercial sausages contain high-carb fillers like starch, sugar, or breadcrumbs. Even artisan sausages can sometimes include a small amount of sugar for curing. Always verify ingredients.
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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