Huspenina (Bravčová huspenina)
Slovak Pork Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold dish made from pork hocks, knuckles, skin, and sometimes ears, slowly simmered to extract collagen, then set in its own savory gelatinous broth. Often served with vinegar and raw onion.
Key ingredients
Pork hocks/knuckles/skin, water, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, onions, vinegar, raw onion (for serving).
Optional tweaks
No specific modifications needed, as it is inherently keto. Ensure no bread is served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Huspenina, prosím bez chleba k nej.
For the Huspenina, please no bread served alongside.
Watch out for
Sometimes served with bread, which must be omitted. Ensure no added sugars in the aspic or accompanying vinegar.
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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