Chilorio de Puerco (Sin Tortilla)
Shredded Pork in Chile Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, no rice, and no beans. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish from Sinaloa, featuring richly seasoned, shredded pork cooked in a red chile sauce with garlic, cumin, and oregano. Very flavorful and served without tortillas for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, dried ancho/guajillo chiles, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, vinegar (apple cider or white), lard/cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, no rice, and no beans. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour/masa or sweetened.
Watch out for
Sauce potentially thickened with flour/masa or sweetened. Vinegar in large amounts, though typically minor.
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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