Kiaulienos Ausys Rūkytos
Smoked Pig Ears
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Lithuanian snack or appetizer, consisting of chewy, gelatinous, and flavorful pig ears that are seasoned and slowly smoked until tender and deeply aromatic.
Key ingredients
Pig ears, salt, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaf, natural smoking wood.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes are applied, which is typically not done for this savory preparation. Served as is, or with a simple sprinkle of fresh dill.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Kiaulienos Ausys Rūkytos, prašau. Tik patvirtinkite, kad be saldžių glazūrų. Patiekite paprastai arba su šviežiais krapais.
Kiaulienos Ausys Rūkytos, please. Just confirm no sugary glazes. Plain, or with fresh dill.
Watch out for
Often served alongside beer and bread; ensure no bread is included.
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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