Chicharrón Prensado en Salsa (Keto, Sin Tortilla)
Pressed Pork Rind in Sauce (Keto, No Tortilla)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tortillas, rice, or beans. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pressed pork rinds (often from the skin and fatty meat parts, compacted) simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce, commonly red or green. This is distinct from crispy chicharrones. The texture is softer, stew-like, and typically served as a main dish.
Key ingredients
Pressed pork rinds (chicharrón de prensa), Red or green chile sauce (from dried chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, spices), Lard or cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tortillas, rice, or beans. Ensure the sauce does not contain corn starch thickeners or added sugar. A green sauce (tomatillo-based) is usually lower carb than a red (tomato/dried chile) sauce.
Watch out for
Sauce can have thickeners (corn starch) or added sugar. Tomatillos and chiles contribute carbs. Always served with tortillas, so clear communication is essential.
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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