Choucroute Garnie (sans pommes de terre)
Alsatian Sauerkraut with Meats (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no boiled potatoes. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Alsatian dish featuring fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) slow-cooked with various cuts of salted pork, sausages (frankfurters, Strasbourg sausages, blood sausage), and sometimes bacon or ham hock. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, pork belly/shoulder, various sausages (e.g., frankfurters, Morteau sausage), bacon, onion, garlic, white wine (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no boiled potatoes. Inquire if the sauerkraut has added sugar (unlikely in authentic French preparation but possible).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Choucroute Garnie, sans pommes de terre. Confirmez que les charcuteries ne contiennent pas de sucre ajouté ni d'additifs.
For the Choucroute Garnie, please no potatoes. Confirm the meats contain no added sugar or fillers.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes are a common accompaniment. Some sauerkraut preparations might contain added sugar. White wine used in cooking contributes a small amount of carbs.
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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