Podvarak sa Dimljenom Svinjetinom (Keto Verzija)
Sauerkraut with Smoked Pork (Keto Version)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and authentic Serbian dish featuring fermented sauerkraut slowly baked with succulent pieces of smoked pork, typically ribs or bacon. Naturally low in carbs and rich in flavor.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (ribs, bacon), onion, lard/oil, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, water/broth.
Optional tweaks
Generally none needed as traditional preparation is keto. Confirm no added sugar to sauerkraut or flour as a thickener, and request no bread/potatoes as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Podvarak, molim potvrdite da nema šećera u kiselom kupusu ni brašna kao zgušnjivača. Bez hleba i krompira kao priloga.
For the Podvarak, please confirm no added sugar to sauerkraut or flour as a thickener. No bread or potatoes as a side.
Watch out for
Added sugar to sauerkraut (rare but possible in commercial preparations), flour as a thickener, or serving with high-carb 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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