Pečené Koleno
Slow-Roasted Pork Knuckle with Horseradish and Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no bread, potatoes, or potato pancakes (lokše). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A large, slow-roasted pork knuckle, tender on the inside with crispy skin. Served with sharp horseradish, mustard, and sour pickled gherkins, omitting traditional bread or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, salt, pepper, garlic, caraway seeds, horseradish, mustard, pickled gherkins.
How to make it keto
Strictly no bread, potatoes, or potato pancakes (lokše). Ask for extra pickles or a side of simple green salad with oil/vinegar if available.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Pečené Koleno. Bez chleba, zemiakov a lokší. Extra uhorky alebo zelený šalát s olejom a octom, prosím.
Pečené Koleno. No bread, potatoes, or lokše. Extra pickles or a simple green salad with oil/vinegar.
Watch out for
Possible sugary glaze on some preparations, though less common for traditional koleno. Mustard might contain sugar; ask for plain if possible. Side dishes are the main carb risk.
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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