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Boiled Pork Knuckle (without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, potatoes, or any other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A large, tender, and succulent boiled pork knuckle, slow-cooked until the meat is falling off the bone. Typically served with potent horseradish and mustard. This keto version omits the traditional accompanying bread or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, onion, caraway seeds. Served with horseradish and mustard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, potatoes, or any other starchy sides. Ensure horseradish and mustard are sugar-free (most traditional versions are, but check for modern variants).
Watch out for
Bread or potatoes as sides, sugar in commercially prepared horseradish or mustard.
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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