Grünkohl mit Wurst und Bauchspeck
Kale with Sausage and Bacon
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes (Kartoffeln). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty North German stew featuring slow-cooked kale with various smoked pork sausages (e.g., Pinkel, Bregenwurst) and smoked pork belly. Often served with boiled potatoes which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Kale, various smoked sausages (pork), smoked pork belly (Bauchspeck), onion (small amount), lard or oil, salt, pepper, mustard.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes (Kartoffeln). Confirm no added sugar in the kale preparation; traditional methods usually don't, but some modern versions might.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Grünkohl bitte keine Kartoffeln. Ist der Grünkohl ohne Zucker zubereitet?
For the Grünkohl, please no potatoes. Is the kale prepared without added sugar?
Watch out for
Added sugar in kale preparation, high-carb sausages (some cheap ones might have fillers/sugar), potatoes if not omitted.
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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