Тушкована Свинина з Овочами (без картоплі)
Braised Pork with Root Vegetables (Potatoes Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO POTATOES, as this dish traditionally features a large amount. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of pork (often shoulder or loin) slow-braised until fork-tender in a rich savory sauce with a medley of low-carb friendly vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, and a minimal amount of carrots.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, onion, bell peppers (red/green), minimal carrots, tomato paste (minimal), garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, beef or chicken stock/broth, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request NO POTATOES, as this dish traditionally features a large amount. Ensure only a very minimal amount of carrots and tomato paste are used, or ask to omit carrots if possible. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
This dish (often called Pechenya or Zharkoye) traditionally contains a significant amount of potatoes. Tomato paste, if used excessively, can add carbs. Onions and carrots contribute to carb count.
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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