Choucroute Garnie (Version Céto, Sans Pommes de Terre)
Keto Choucroute Garnie (Braised Sauerkraut with Assorted Meats, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or bread. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Alsatian platter featuring slow-braised fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) cooked with white wine and juniper berries, served with a generous assortment of cured and smoked pork meats, such as sausages, smoked ham, and pork belly. Modified to be entirely keto-friendly by omitting the traditional potato accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, various pork sausages (e.g., frankfurter, Montbéliard), smoked pork loin, bacon, pork hock, juniper berries, dry white wine, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or bread. Confirm sauerkraut is prepared without added sugar (most traditional versions are sugar-free).
Watch out for
Sugar in non-traditional sauerkraut, potatoes or bread served as sides.
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.