Cerdo Asado con Salsa Keto de Naranja y Hierbas
Roasted Pork with Keto Orange and Herb Sauce and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the orange sauce is made without added sugar or high-carb thickeners. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-roasted pork (e.g., pork shoulder or loin) served with a savory, low-carb orange and herb sauce. The sauce is prepared without added sugar, relying on natural orange zest and a hint of juice, combined with fresh herbs. Served with keto-friendly vegetable sides.
Key ingredients
Pork cut (shoulder/loin), olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, herbs (rosemary, thyme), orange zest, a small amount of orange juice, chicken broth, butter. Keto vegetables like asparagus or green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the orange sauce is made without added sugar or high-carb thickeners. Request no carby sides (mandioca, potatoes, rice). Ask for steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
The biggest risk is the orange sauce containing sugar or being significantly reduced with high-carb thickeners. Also, carby sides are standard.
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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