Gebratene Schweinshaxe (Roast Pork Hock)
Crispy Pork Hock with Sauerkraut (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato or bread dumplings (Knödel). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Bavarian specialty featuring a whole pork hock, slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. The meat and skin are ideal for keto, but traditional starchy sides need to be replaced.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onions. Typically served with sauerkraut.
How to make it keto
Request no potato or bread dumplings (Knödel). Confirm the sauerkraut is traditional (fermented cabbage with salt and water) and not sweetened. Ask for a side of green salad or steamed green vegetables instead of starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Knödel. Ist das Sauerkraut traditionell, ohne Zucker? Statt Stärkebeilagen hätte ich gerne grünen Salat oder gedämpftes Gemüse.
No potato or bread dumplings, please. Is the sauerkraut traditional, without sugar? I'd like green salad or steamed green vegetables instead of starchy sides.
Watch out for
High-carb sides (Knödel, potatoes). Some restaurant sauerkraut might have trace sugar, but it's usually minimal.
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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