Pečené Bravčové s Dusenou Kapustou (Roasted Pork with Braised Cabbage)
Traditional Roasted Pork Shoulder with Braised Cabbage and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: omit all potato-based sides (dumplings, lokše). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-roasted pork shoulder, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and caraway. Served with braised cabbage (often sauerkraut or fresh cabbage) and, traditionally, potato dumplings or lokše.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, onions, garlic, lard/oil, braised cabbage (sauerkraut or fresh cabbage, possibly vinegar, caraway).
How to make it keto
Omit all potato-based sides (dumplings, lokše). Ensure braised cabbage is not sweetened with sugar or apples. Request plain steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bez zemiakových knedlí a lokší, prosím. Je dusená kapusta nesladená? Môžem si namiesto toho dať varenú alebo grilovanú zeleninu?
No potato dumplings or lokše, please. Braised cabbage must be unsweetened. I'd like plain steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Sweetened braised cabbage (with sugar or apples), high-carb side dishes (potato dumplings, lokše).
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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