Lacón con Grelos (Sin Patatas)
Cured Pork Shoulder with Turnip Greens (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to omit the traditional side of boiled potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A quintessential Galician dish featuring tender, savory cured pork shoulder (lacón) cooked to perfection, served alongside bitter and flavorful turnip greens (grelos) braised with garlic and olive oil. The traditional boiled potatoes are explicitly omitted to make this dish keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Cured pork shoulder (lacón), turnip greens (grelos), garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, paprika (optional).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to omit the traditional side of boiled potatoes. Confirm no flour is used in cooking the pork or greens (unlikely for this dish, but good to verify).
Watch out for
Potatoes are a fundamental accompaniment to this dish; strict omission is required. Ensure the cured pork contains no sugar.
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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