Domáca Tlačenka
Slovak Head Cheese with Sliced Onion (no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, which is a common accompaniment. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A traditional Slovak cold cut, similar to head cheese or brawn, made from various parts of pork (often head meat, trotters, tongue) simmered and pressed into a loaf with gelatinous broth. Served cold.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (various cuts, often gelatinous parts), pork skin, garlic, marjoram, black pepper, salt, vinegar, sliced raw onion.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, which is a common accompaniment. Enjoy with the traditional sliced raw onion and a dash of vinegar.
Watch out for
High-carb bread served as an accompaniment. Otherwise, the dish itself is very low carb.
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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