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Roasted Smoked Pork Knuckle with Braised Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: omit all bread, potato sides, or any sweet mustard/sauces. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A substantial and succulent smoked pork hock (knuckle), slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender with crispy skin. A classic, hearty Slovak dish, served here with plain braised sauerkraut instead of bread or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork knuckle, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt. Side: Braised sauerkraut.
How to make it keto
Omit all bread, potato sides, or any sweet mustard/sauces. Request a side of plain braised sauerkraut, ensuring it is not sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bez chleba, zemiakov a sladkých omáčok, prosím. Môžem dostať obyčajnú dusenú kyslú kapustu, nesladenú?
No bread, potato sides, or sweet sauces, please. Can I have plain braised sauerkraut, unsweetened?
Watch out for
Marinades or glazes on the pork knuckle could contain sugar. Ensure no sweet sauces or honey mustard are served alongside. Braised cabbage could be sweetened.
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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