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Slow-Braised Pork Leg with Garlic and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes or other root vegetables should be served with this dish. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large cut of pork leg (such as a hock or shank), slowly braised for many hours until the meat is incredibly succulent, fall-off-the-bone tender, and deeply infused with garlic and savory herbs.
Key ingredients
Pork leg/hock, pork or beef broth, fresh garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme, small amount of onion, olive oil or rendered pork fat, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes or other root vegetables should be served with this dish. Verify that no flour or starch-based thickeners are used in the braising liquid/sauce.
Watch out for
Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots), flour or starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in broths or marinades.
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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