Bayerische Brotzeitplatte (ohne Brot)
Bavarian Cold Cut Platter (no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for 'ohne Brot' (without bread) and 'ohne Brezel' (without pretzel). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Bavarian platter featuring a generous selection of cold cuts (e.g., various sausages, smoked ham), assorted cheeses, and tangy pickles. It is almost always served with a large basket of rye bread and pretzels, which must be completely omitted.
Key ingredients
Various cured sausages (e.g., Leberwurst, Blutwurst, Stadtwurst), smoked ham, hard cheeses (e.g., Emmentaler), pickles (gherkins), lard spread (Schmalz), raw onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for 'ohne Brot' (without bread) and 'ohne Brezel' (without pretzel). Focus on the meats, cheeses, and pickles. Inquire about any spreads for hidden sugars (e.g., some mustard or lard spreads can be sweetened).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Bayerische Brotzeitplatte bitte ohne Brot und ohne Brezel. Sind Aufstriche oder Senf gesüßt?
Bayerische Brotzeitplatte without Brot or Brezel. Are any spreads or mustards sweetened?
Watch out for
Bread and pretzels are major carb sources. Sweet mustards. Some cured meats might contain hidden sugars (though less common in German varieties).
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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