Gebackene Schweinshaxe (ohne Beilagen)
Roasted Pork Hock (without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'Schweinshaxe pur' or 'ohne Beilagen', specifying no potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), bread dumplings (Semmelknödel), or potato salad. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A crispy, slow-roasted pork hock (knuckle), a very traditional and flavorful Austrian dish known for its succulent meat and crackling skin. Served without the customary potato dumplings or other starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, beer (often used for basting, minimal carb contribution in final dish), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ask for 'Schweinshaxe pur' or 'ohne Beilagen', specifying no potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), bread dumplings (Semmelknödel), or potato salad. Ask for simple green vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Schweinshaxe bitte pur, ohne Kartoffel- oder Semmelknödel und Kartoffelsalat. Gibt es dazu einfaches grünes Gemüse?
Schweinshaxe please, without any starchy sides. No potato or bread dumplings, no potato salad. Do you have simple green vegetables?
Watch out for
Traditional starchy sides, sugar in some glazes, potential thickeners in accompanying gravy (ask for clear drippings if possible).
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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