Živánska Pečienka (Bez Zemiakov)
Slovak Pork and Sausage Roast (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (zemiaky) in the roast. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Slovak mixed grill, typically slow-cooked in foil or a baking dish, featuring generous chunks of pork, smoked sausage, and bacon, often with onions and bell peppers. Modified by omitting the usual potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/neck, smoked sausage (klobása), bacon, onions, bell peppers, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (zemiaky) in the roast. Confirm the vegetables are limited to low-carb options like bell peppers and onions, avoiding carrots or other root vegetables. No bread.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Živánska Pečienka prosím bez zemiakov a bez chleba. Nech je zelenina len nízkosacharidová, ako paprika a cibuľa, bez mrkvy či inej koreňovej zeleniny.
For the Živánska Pečienka, please no potatoes and no bread. Ensure vegetables are only low-carb like bell peppers and onions, no carrots or other root vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a standard ingredient. High-carb vegetables like carrots. Sweetened sauces or marinades.
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.
More on the Slovak menuAll 1,465 Slovak dishes ›
