Pečena Svinjska Krača s Kislim Zeljem (Brez Krompirja)
Roasted Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: essential: omission of potatoes, žganci, or bread. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-roasted pork knuckle, celebrated for its crispy skin and tender, rich meat. Traditionally served with potatoes or žganci, this keto-modified version pairs it with a generous portion of fermented sauerkraut, without any starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, salt, pepper, garlic, caraway seeds. Sauerkraut (kislo zelje), often cooked with a little pork fat and bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Essential: omission of potatoes, žganci, or bread. Sauerkraut should be pure, without added sugar (some restaurants sweeten sauerkraut) and without cracklings (ocvirki) to avoid conflict with a forbidden dish.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pečena Svinjska Krača prosim brez krompirja, žgancev in kruha. Kislo zelje naj bo čisto, brez dodanega sladkorja in brez ocvirkov.
For the Pečena Svinjska Krača, no potatoes, žganci, or bread. Sauerkraut must be pure, no added sugar, and no ocvirki.
Watch out for
Sugary sauerkraut, potatoes or žganci served by default, hidden sugars in marinades for the pork.
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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