Karkówka po Cygańsku (Keto, Bez Zagęstników)
Gypsy-Style Pork Neck (Keto, without Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pork neck prepared 'Gypsy-style' (po Cygańsku), typically featuring bold flavors from paprika, onion, garlic, and often bacon. Modified to be keto by ensuring the rich sauce is not thickened with flour or starch and contains no added sugar. Served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork neck, bacon, onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomato paste (small amount, unsweetened), paprika (sweet and/or smoked), broth, butter/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening the sauce. Ensure no added sugar. Request keto-friendly sides like sautéed cabbage or green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Karkówka po Cygańsku: proszę sos bez mąki czy skrobi i bez dodanego cukru. Tylko dodatki keto: duszona kapusta lub zielona sałatka.
For Karkówka po Cygańsku, no flour/starch for sauce, no added sugar. Serve with keto sides: sautéed cabbage or green salad.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars, high-carb vegetables, high-carb side dishes.
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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