Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde
Pork Ribs in Green Sauce (No Rice/Beans)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, or tortillas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked until falling off the bone, smothered in a tangy, spicy salsa verde made from tomatillos and serrano or jalapeño peppers. A hearty and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, tomatillos, serrano/jalapeño peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, or tortillas. Verify the salsa verde does not contain added sugar or starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Las Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde, sin arroz, frijoles ni tortillas. ¿La salsa no lleva azúcar ni espesantes con almidón?
Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde, no rice, beans, or tortillas. Please confirm the salsa has no added sugar or starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Rice, beans, and tortillas served on the side. Tomatillos contribute some carbs, and some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to balance acidity or use starchy thickeners in the sauce.
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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