Grünkohl mit Pinkel und Kassler (Ohne Kartoffeln)
Kale with Smoked Sausage and Cured Pork (Without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the kale preparation without potatoes ("ohne Kartoffeln"). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty northern German winter dish consisting of slow-cooked kale often prepared with smoked pork belly, Pinkel sausage (a type of smoked groat sausage), and sometimes Kassler. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes mixed into the kale or on the side.
Key ingredients
Kale, smoked pork belly, Pinkel sausage, Kassler (cured pork), onions, broth, spices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the kale preparation without potatoes ("ohne Kartoffeln"). Ensure no added sugar or flour thickeners in the kale stew itself.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Grünkohl mit Pinkel und Kassler, bitte den Grünkohl ohne Kartoffeln zubereiten. Ist er auch ohne Zuckerzusatz und Mehlbindung?
Grünkohl mit Pinkel und Kassler, please prepare the Grünkohl without potatoes. Is it also free of added sugar and flour thickeners?
Watch out for
Potatoes (often cooked directly with the kale or served alongside), potential sugar in kale preparation. Pinkel sausage sometimes has grain filler (groats) but usually in small, keto-manageable amounts relative to the overall dish.
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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