Varené Koleno
Boiled Pork Knuckle with Horseradish and Mustard (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, pickles (which can be sugary), or potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A large, succulent pork knuckle, slow-boiled until extremely tender, often served with its crispy skin. Traditionally accompanied by fresh horseradish and mustard. A naturally high-fat, high-protein keto option when carb sides are avoided.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, allspice, garlic, onion, horseradish, mustard.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, pickles (which can be sugary), or potatoes. Focus on the meat with horseradish and mustard.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Varené Koleno, prosím bez chleba, uhoriek a zemiakov. Len mäso s chrenom a horčicou.
Varené Koleno, please no bread, pickles, or potatoes. Just the meat with horseradish and mustard.
Watch out for
Sugary pickles or sauces, bread/potatoes as sides.
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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