Pečena Svinjska Kolenica (Bez Priloga)
Slow-Roasted Pork Hock (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request only the pork hock, without any traditional high-carb side dishes such as potatoes, beans, or bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A very tender and succulent pork hock (knuckle), slow-roasted to achieve incredibly crispy skin and meat that effortlessly falls off the bone. Rich and savory.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, black pepper, cooking oil or pork fat for roasting. Minimal spices or herbs sometimes used.
How to make it keto
Request only the pork hock, without any traditional high-carb side dishes such as potatoes, beans, or bread. Inquire if any glazes or rubs contain sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Pečena Svinjska Kolenica, molim. Samo kolenica, bez krompira, pasulja ili hleba. Da li se koristi šećer u prelivima ili začinima?
Pečena Svinjska Kolenica, please. Just the kolenica, no potatoes, beans, or bread. Are there any glazes or rubs with sugar?
Watch out for
Potatoes or beans are almost always served as accompaniments. Potential sugary glazes or rubs on the skin.
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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