Jaternice / Krvavnice (Keto)
Slovak Liver Sausage / Blood Sausage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: inquire or ensure that the sausage does not contain any rice, barley, or other high-carb fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Traditional Slovak sausages made from pork liver, fat, and spices (Jaternice) or pork blood, fat, and spices (Krvavnice). Served grilled or pan-fried.
Key ingredients
Pork liver/blood, pork fat, pork meat, onion, marjoram, salt, pepper, spices. (No rice/barley).
How to make it keto
Crucially, inquire or ensure that the sausage does not contain any rice, barley, or other high-carb fillers. Omit any accompanying bread, potatoes, or sweetened sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Sú Jaternice / Krvavnice bez ryže či jačmeňa? Poprosím bez chleba, zemiakov a sladkých omáčok.
Do the Jaternice / Krvavnice contain rice or barley? Please omit any bread, potatoes, or sweet sauces.
Watch out for
Hidden rice, barley, or other grain fillers in the sausage. Sugary sauces or 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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