Pečena Svinjina s Čebulo in Slanino
Roasted Pork with Onion and Bacon (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, polenta, bread dumplings, or other starchy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A rustic dish featuring tender roasted pork, often a shoulder or leg cut, slow-cooked with caramelized onions and streaky bacon. The dish typically yields a rich, savory pan sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork roast (e.g., shoulder or leg), streaky bacon/panceta, onions, garlic, pork broth, lard/oil, salt, pepper, traditional herbs (e.g., bay leaf, marjoram).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, polenta, bread dumplings, or other starchy sides. Request a keto-friendly vegetable side like braised cabbage or cooked greens. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pečeno Svinjino bi prosil brez škrobnih prilog, kot so krompir ali svaljki. Lahko namesto tega dobim dušeno zelje? Omaka naj ne bo zgoščena z moko.
Pečena Svinjina with no starchy sides (potatoes, dumplings). Braised cabbage instead? No flour in the sauce, please.
Watch out for
Default high-carb side dishes (potatoes, polenta, bread), flour or starch used as a thickening agent in the sauce, excessive amounts of onion.
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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