Karka Dešra (Naminė Kiaulienos Dešra be Užpildų)
Pork Hock Sausage (Homemade, without Fillers)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sausage contains no breadcrumbs, flour, potato starch, or other carbohydrate fillers. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, robust homemade sausage crafted primarily from rich pork hock meat, seasoned simply with garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Slow-cooked or pan-fried, offering intense pork flavor and texture.
Key ingredients
Pork hock meat, pork fat, natural casings, fresh garlic, marjoram, salt, black pepper, other savory spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the sausage contains no breadcrumbs, flour, potato starch, or other carbohydrate fillers. Ensure no sugar is added to the seasoning.
Watch out for
Most commercial sausages contain fillers (bread, starch, grains) and/or sugar. This dish must be 'homemade' or specifically prepared 'without fillers' to be keto. Check seasoning for hidden sugars.
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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