Švargla
Head Cheese / Brawn
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Serbian cold cut, similar to head cheese, made from various parts of a pig's head (meat, skin, tongue) cooked, seasoned, and pressed into a firm loaf. Served sliced, it's rich in flavor and fats.
Key ingredients
Pork head meat, pork skin, pork tongue (optional), spices (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic), natural casing.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no fillers like breadcrumbs or flour are used in commercial preparations (traditional homemade is usually fine).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim vas, pazite da Švargla nema prezle ili brašno kao punila.
Please ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as fillers in the Švargla.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers (breadcrumbs, potato starch) in lower quality or industrial versions.
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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