Cotlet de Porc la Grătar (cu Salată de Varză Acră)
Grilled Pork Chop with Sauerkraut Salad (No Potatoes/Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, polenta, or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A thick-cut pork chop, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing, tangy sauerkraut salad. Traditionally served with potatoes or polenta, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork chop, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, olive oil, fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), onion, black pepper, sunflower oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, polenta, or bread. Ensure sauerkraut salad is made without added sugar (common in some variations) and with minimal oil. Confirm no high-carb sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Cotlet de Porc, vă rog fără cartofi, mămăligă sau pâine. Salata de varză acră fără zahăr adăugat și cu ulei minim. Fără sosuri bogate în carbohidrați.
For the Cotlet de Porc, no potatoes, polenta, or bread. Please ensure the sauerkraut salad has no added sugar and minimal oil. No high-carb sauces.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant-prepared sauerkraut (ask if sugar is added). Ensure no sugary glazes on pork. Large portion of onion in salad.
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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