Grünkohl mit Pinkel
Braised Kale with Smoked Pinkel Sausage (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional North German winter dish. Hearty kale is slow-braised with generous amounts of pork fat (often pork belly or bacon), onions, and spices, served with substantial smoked Pinkel sausage. Often accompanied by boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Kale, Pinkel sausage (a type of smoked groat sausage, primarily pork), pork belly/bacon, onions, cooking fat, spices. Traditionally, a pinch of sugar can be used to balance the bitterness of kale.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln). Confirm the kale is prepared with minimal or no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Salzkartoffeln. Ist der Grünkohl mit wenig oder ohne Zucker zubereitet?
No boiled potatoes, please. Is the kale prepared with minimal or no added sugar?
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, potential hidden sugars in the kale preparation, some Pinkel sausage might contain fillers (groats/oats) but usually in small amounts for authentic varieties.
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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