Karkówka Wędzona
Smoked Pork Neck (Cold Cut)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Polish dishes.
What it is
Slices of cold, smoked pork neck, a savory and rich deli meat. Often served as part of a charcuterie board or as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork neck (cured with salt, spices).
Optional tweaks
Request no bread or other high-carb accompaniments. Confirm no sugar in the curing process (less common for savory deli meats in Poland).
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Poproszę Karkówkę Wędzoną bez pieczywa i innych dodatków wysokowęglowodanowych. Czy w procesie wędzenia użyto cukru?
Could I have the Karkówka Wędzona without bread or high-carb accompaniments? Please confirm no sugar in the curing process.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in curing/smoking process (unlikely but possible), high-carb default accompaniments (bread, pickles with sugar).
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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