Pan-Fried Pork Neck (Cigánska Pečienka Style) with Caramelized Onions
Pan-Fried Pork with Caramelized Onions (Cigánska Pečienka Style, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no bread roll. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Inspired by the popular 'Gypsy Roast' street food, this keto version features succulent pan-fried slices of pork neck, heavily seasoned with paprika and caraway, served with abundant caramelized onions. The traditional bread roll is omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork neck, onion, lard or cooking oil, paprika, caraway seeds, garlic, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly no bread roll. Ensure onions are caramelized slowly without added sugar.
Watch out for
The large quantity of caramelized onions can add significant carbs. Ensure no sugar is used in the caramelization process. Confirm no flour dusting on the meat.
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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