Karkówka z Sosem Jałowcowym (Keto)
Pork Neck with Keto Juniper Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauce is thickened without flour, cornstarch, or other high-carb thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent slices of slow-roasted or pan-seared pork neck (karkówka) served with a rich, aromatic sauce infused with juniper berries. The sauce is prepared to be keto-friendly, thickened naturally through reduction with cream or rich broth, without any flour or starch.
Key ingredients
Pork neck, juniper berries, beef or pork broth, heavy cream, onion, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, butter, salt, black pepper, lard or olive oil for cooking.
How to make it keto
Confirm the sauce is thickened without flour, cornstarch, or other high-carb thickeners. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Request keto-friendly sides only (e.g., braised cabbage without flour, steamed green vegetables).
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Do Karkówki z Sosem Jałowcowym proszę o sos bez mąki, skrobi i cukru. Dodatki tylko keto, np. duszona kapusta bez mąki lub zielone warzywa.
For Karkówka z Sosem Jałowcowym, ensure sauce is thickened without flour/starch, and no added sugar. Keto sides only, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in the sauce, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, kopytka, etc.).
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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