Bratwurst (ohne Brötchen)
Grilled German Sausage with Mustard and Sauerkraut (no bun, no fries)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bun (Brötchen) and no fries (Pommes). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A large, grilled German sausage (Bratwurst), typically made from pork, served hot with a generous dollop of mustard and a side of tangy sauerkraut. Explicitly served without the traditional bread roll or fries.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage, cooking oil (for grilling), mustard, sauerkraut (cabbage, salt, water).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bun (Brötchen) and no fries (Pommes). Confirm the sausage itself has no high-carb fillers. Opt for yellow or brown mustard over sweetened varieties. Ensure sauerkraut is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brötchen und keine Pommes. Ist die Wurst ohne kohlenhydratreiche Füllstoffe? Senf und Sauerkraut bitte zuckerfrei.
No bun or fries, please. Is the sausage free of high-carb fillers? Sugar-free mustard and sugar-free sauerkraut, please.
Watch out for
Sausage fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, starches), sugars in some mustards or ketchup, hidden sugars in sauerkraut, traditional carb sides (buns, fries).
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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