Grünkohl mit Kassler und Bauchspeck (Ohne Pinkel/Kartoffeln)
Braised Kale with Smoked Pork Loin and Bacon (No Groat Sausage/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the dish does NOT contain 'Pinkel' (a type of sausage often containing groats/oats). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty winter dish featuring slow-braised kale cooked with generous amounts of smoked pork loin (Kassler) and bacon. Modified to exclude groat-based sausages and served without potatoes.
Key ingredients
Kale, smoked pork loin (Kassler), bacon, onion, garlic, broth, cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the dish does NOT contain 'Pinkel' (a type of sausage often containing groats/oats). Request no boiled potatoes. Confirm the kale is not heavily sweetened during preparation.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Grünkohl bitte keine Pinkel und keine Salzkartoffeln. Wird der Grünkohl ohne viel Zucker zubereitet?
For the Grünkohl, please no Pinkel sausage and no boiled potatoes. Is the kale prepared without much added sugar?
Watch out for
Pinkel sausage contains groats. Sugar is often added to braised kale, traditional boiled potatoes as a side.
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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