Pernil de Porco Assado com Crosta Crocante (Servido com Grelos Salteados)
Roasted Pork Hock with Crispy Skin (Served with Sautéed Rapini)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar in the marinade or rub. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A succulent pork hock, slow-roasted until the skin is incredibly crispy and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, seasoned with garlic, bay leaf, and white wine. It's served with vibrant, garlicky sautéed rapini (grelos) instead of traditional potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, white wine, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, olive oil, rapini (grelos).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar in the marinade or rub. Confirm no potatoes or rice sides. Request rapini sautéed in olive oil and garlic.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinades/rubs, accidental carb sides, gravy thickeners.
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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