Bratwurst
Grilled Bratwurst Sausage with Sugar-Free Mustard and Sauerkraut
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no bread roll (Brötchen) or fries. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic German sausage, typically pan-fried or grilled. Often served with a bread roll, mashed potatoes, or sugary curry ketchup. Can be a solid keto option with the right accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (Bratwurst), cooking oil/fat. Keto sides: plain sauerkraut, sugar-free mustard, possibly a small green side salad.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no bread roll (Brötchen) or fries. Ask for sugar-free mustard (Scharfer Senf or Mittelscharfer Senf are usually fine, avoid Süßer Senf). Request plain sauerkraut (Sauerkraut ohne Zucker) instead of sweet variants or red cabbage.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brötchen oder Pommes. Senf ohne Zucker, scharf oder mittelscharf. Dazu Sauerkraut ohne Zucker, kein Rotkohl.
No bread roll or fries. Sugar-free mustard, please. Plain sauerkraut without sugar, instead of red cabbage.
Watch out for
Bread rolls, fries, sweet mustard, curry ketchup, hidden fillers (starch) in cheaper sausages.
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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