Svinjsko Pečenje ispod Sača (Bez Krompira)
Pork Roast under the Bell (Keto, Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: it is absolutely crucial to request that NO POTATOES are cooked with the meat. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
Pork cut (often shoulder or leg) slow-cooked under a metal bell (sač) covered with hot coals, rendering the meat exceptionally tender, moist, and infused with its own rich juices.
Key ingredients
Pork cut (e.g., shoulder, leg), salt, black pepper, cooking oil. Sometimes aromatics like onion, garlic, or bay leaf are added to the cooking liquid.
How to make it keto
It is absolutely crucial to request that NO POTATOES are cooked with the meat. Potatoes are a very common addition when cooking 'ispod sača' and must be strictly omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Svinjsko Pečenje ispod Sača, molim. Izuzetno je važno da se meso peče bez krompira.
Svinjsko Pečenje ispod Sača, please. It's crucial that absolutely no potatoes are cooked with the meat.
Watch out for
Potatoes are almost universally cooked alongside meat in 'ispod sača' preparations. Ensure explicit and strict omission.
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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