Trei Într-Un Ulcior (Keto)
Three-Meat Pot Roast (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure Romanian sausage contains no sugar or carb-based fillers. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Transylvanian peasant-style pot roast, slow-cooked in a traditional ceramic jug (ulcior). This rich dish combines generous portions of pork shoulder, smoked bacon, and authentic Romanian sausage with onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a savory, herb-infused broth.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, smoked bacon, traditional Romanian sausage (keto-friendly, no fillers), onion, garlic, bell peppers (various colors), canned diced tomatoes (minimal, sugar-free), beef broth (sugar-free), olive oil, bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure Romanian sausage contains no sugar or carb-based fillers. No potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are included. The broth must be sugar-free, and no flour or starch used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Trei Într-Un Ulcior: Cârnații sunt fără zahăr/umpluturi? Fără cartofi, morcovi, rădăcinoase. Zeama fără zahăr, fără făină/amidon pentru îngroșare.
Trei Într-Un Ulcior: Is sausage sugar/carb-filler-free? No potatoes, carrots, root vegetables. Broth sugar-free, no flour/starch to thicken.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars/fillers in sausages; starchy vegetables like potatoes; sugar in canned tomatoes; flour for thickening.
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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