Pečené Koleno (bez chleba)
Roast Pork Knuckle (without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request strictly no bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A very popular and substantial dish featuring a slow-roasted pork knuckle, with crispy skin and tender meat. Served with pickles and mustard, omitting the traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf, dark beer (for marinating/braising - most carbs cooked off), mustard, horseradish, pickles.
How to make it keto
Request strictly no bread. Ensure mustard and horseradish are sugar-free or low-sugar. Ask for extra pickles or a side of simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Pečené Koleno, prosím, prísne bez chleba. Sú horčica a chren bez cukru? Poprosím viac uhoriek alebo zelený šalát.
For the Pečené Koleno, strictly no bread. Are the mustard and horseradish sugar-free? I'd like extra pickles or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Traditional bread accompaniment, sugar in marinades, high-sugar mustard or horseradish, beer (most carbs are cooked off in long roasting, but still a 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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