Tlačenka (bez chleba)
Pork Head Cheese (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A traditional Slovak cold cut (brawn) made from cooked pork meat (often head, trotters, skin), set in its own natural gelatin, typically served sliced. This version omits the customary bread accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Pork head, trotters, skin, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf, allspice, vinegar (optional for serving).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread. Traditionally served with sliced raw onion and vinegar, which is keto-friendly. Confirm no unusual fillers or binders beyond natural gelatin.
Watch out for
Almost always served with bread. While the meat itself is generally very low carb, some commercial versions might have minimal fillers, but it's rare for traditional Slovak 'tlačenka'.
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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