Rojões (com Grelos Salteados)
Minho Style Braised Pork (with Sautéed Greens)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no traditional high-carb sides like 'papas de sarrabulho', potatoes, or chestnuts are served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful dish from the Minho region, consisting of succulent chunks of marinated pork, slowly braised in white wine, garlic, and bay leaves until tender. Served with fresh sautéed greens instead of traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork chunks
How to make it keto
Ensure no traditional high-carb sides like 'papas de sarrabulho', potatoes, or chestnuts are served. Request sautéed greens.
Watch out for
Marinades sometimes contain small amounts of sugar (though less common in traditional savory 'rojões'), potential for thickening agents in the sauce, high-carb sides if not explicitly omitted.
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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