Pechenya (Keto-Modified)
Braised Pork with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: specifically request the dish to be prepared without potatoes, carrots, or peas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Ukrainian dish featuring tender cuts of pork (or beef) slow-braised until incredibly succulent and flavorful. This keto adaptation ensures the meat is served with a rich, savory pan sauce, accompanied by a medley of keto-friendly vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, and cabbage, deliberately omitting traditional high-carb additions such as potatoes, carrots, or peas.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, mushrooms, bell peppers, cabbage, onion (moderate), garlic, beef broth, unsweetened tomato paste, cooking oil, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Specifically request the dish to be prepared without potatoes, carrots, or peas. Verify that no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce/gravy and that any tomato products are unsweetened.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, hidden thickeners in gravy/sauce, sugary tomato paste.
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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