Carrilleras de Cerdo Estofadas (Keto Modified)
Braised Pork Cheeks (Keto Modified, No Thickening/Carby Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or cornstarch for thickening the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Incredibly tender, slow-braised pork cheeks, typically cooked in a rich sauce made with red wine and aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and garlic. The delicious sauce can be keto if not thickened with flour/starch or sweetened.
Key ingredients
Pork cheeks, red wine, olive oil, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, chicken/beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no flour or cornstarch for thickening the sauce. Ask if any sugar is added. Request no carby side dishes (e.g., mashed potatoes, rice) and instead ask for a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch thickeners in sauce, added sugar in sauce, carby side dishes (potatoes, rice). Some carbs from higher quantities of onion/carrot in the sauce.
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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