Eisbein (ohne Kartoffeln/Erbsenpüree)
Boiled/Grilled Pork Hock with Sauerkraut (no potatoes/pea puree)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) or pea puree (Erbsenpüree). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A substantial dish featuring a whole pork hock, either boiled (Schweinshaxe, tender and gelatinous) or grilled (Knusprige Schweinshaxe, crispy skin), served with a tangy side of sauerkraut. Modified to exclude starchy sides like boiled potatoes or pea puree.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, water/broth (for boiling) or cooking oil (for grilling), bay leaves, juniper berries, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, sauerkraut.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) or pea puree (Erbsenpüree). Confirm sauerkraut is sugar-free. If grilling, ensure no sugary glazes are used.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Salzkartoffeln und kein Erbsenpüree. Ist das Sauerkraut zuckerfrei? Falls gegrillt, bitte keine zuckerhaltige Glasur.
No boiled potatoes or pea puree, please. Is the sauerkraut sugar-free? If grilled, please no sugary glaze.
Watch out for
Traditional starchy sides, hidden sugars in sauerkraut (if sweetened), sugary glazes if grilled.
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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