Kiaulienos Galvos Sūris (Keto Versija)
Pork Head Cheese (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, breadcrumbs, or commercial gelatin (which may contain sugar) is used as a binder or thickener. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Lithuanian brawn (head cheese) made from boiled pork head meat, skin, and fat, naturally congealed in its own gelatin. This keto version is free from fillers.
Key ingredients
Pork head meat (from various parts of the head), pig's feet (for natural gelatin), garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, allspice.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour, breadcrumbs, or commercial gelatin (which may contain sugar) is used as a binder or thickener. The natural gelatin from the pork should suffice.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Kiaulienos Galvos Sūris: patvirtinkite, kad nenaudojami miltai, džiūvėsėliai ar komercinė želatina.
Kiaulienos Galvos Sūris, please. Confirm no flour, breadcrumbs, or commercial gelatin used as a binder or thickener.
Watch out for
Some traditional recipes might include breadcrumbs or other fillers. Confirm preparation without any starches. Some commercial gelatins might contain sugar.
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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