Grünkohl mit Kassler und Würstchen (ohne Kartoffeln)
Braised Kale with Smoked Pork and Sausages (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln), which are usually served alongside. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Northern German winter dish featuring slowly braised kale cooked with smoked pork (Kassler) and various sausages. Naturally low-carb, as long as the traditional boiled potatoes are omitted.
Key ingredients
Fresh kale, smoked pork belly or Kassler (smoked pork loin), German sausages (e.g., Pinkel, Kochwurst), onions, garlic, pork broth, lard or oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln), which are usually served alongside. Confirm no added sugar in the kale preparation (some recipes add a little, but traditional methods are typically savory).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte den Grünkohl mit Kassler und Würstchen ohne Salzkartoffeln. Ist der Grünkohl ohne Zucker zubereitet?
Please serve the Grünkohl with Kassler und Würstchen without boiled potatoes. Is the kale prepared without added sugar?
Watch out for
Traditional side of boiled potatoes. Small amounts of sugar sometimes added to the kale during cooking.
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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