Pečena Svinjska Glava (Keto Verzija)
Roasted Pork Head (Keto Version, without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served without any traditional high-carb side dishes like potatoes, bread, or polenta. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and traditional Serbian festive dish, where an entire pork head is slow-roasted until the meat is incredibly tender and the skin crispy. It's extremely rich in fat and flavor, and naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Pork head, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, bay leaves, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request to be served without any traditional high-carb side dishes like potatoes, bread, or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim vas, Pečena Svinjska Glava bez krompira, hleba ili palente.
Please serve Pečena Svinjska Glava without potatoes, bread, or polenta.
Watch out for
Almost always served with high-carb sides; always specify 'bez priloga' (without sides).
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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