Al Pastor (Meat Only)
Marinated Pork (from the spit, meat only)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Thinly sliced pork marinated in a distinctive blend of chiles, spices, and pineapple, then cooked on a vertical spit (trompo) and shaved off.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/shoulder, achiote paste, dried chiles (guajillo), pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, onion, salt, cooking oil.
If you order it anyway
Request "solo la carne, sin piña, sin tortillas" (meat only, without pineapple, without tortillas). Be very clear about 'no piña' to avoid the small chunks typically served and to minimize the marinade's pineapple juice content.
If you order it anyway, say this (Spanish)
El Al Pastor, por favor, solo la carne. Sin nada de piña y sin tortillas.
The Al Pastor, please just the meat. No pineapple at all, and no tortillas.
Watch out for
The marinade extensively uses pineapple juice (high in natural sugars) and often contains added sugar to achieve caramelization. Even without the visible pineapple pieces, the marinade itself contributes significant carbs.
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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