Rūkyta kiaulienos šoninė
Smoked Pork Belly / Bacon
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of cold-smoked pork belly, often cured with salt and spices before smoking. It's a staple in Lithuanian cuisine, served as an appetizer, part of a charcuterie board, or as a flavorful addition to other dishes.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, garlic, pepper, curing spices, wood smoke.
Optional tweaks
Request without bread. Confirm no sugary glazes if served warm, but usually served cold and plain.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Rūkytos kiaulienos šoninės prašau be duonos. Jei bus patiekiama šilta, prašau patvirtinti, kad be cukraus glazūros.
Rūkyta kiaulienos šoninė, please, without bread. If served warm, please confirm no sugary glazes.
Watch out for
Typically served with bread. Some specific processed bacon might have sugar, but traditional Lithuanian 'šoninė' usually doesn't.
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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