Grünkohl mit Pinkel (Keto Modified)
Braised Kale and Smoked Sausage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize no apples or sugar added to the kale. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty North German winter dish featuring slowly braised kale cooked with generous amounts of smoked sausage (Pinkel) and often other smoked pork. Prepared without added sugar or apples for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Kale, Pinkel sausage (or other smoked sausage), smoked pork belly/bacon, onion, cooking fat, salt, pepper, broth.
How to make it keto
Emphasize no apples or sugar added to the kale. Request no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) or mashed potatoes.
Watch out for
Added sugar or apples in the kale preparation, fillers in some sausages, traditional potato sides.
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.
More on the German menuAll 1,503 German dishes ›
