Jägerschnitzel (Unbreaded)
Hunter's Style Pork Cutlet with Mushroom Cream Sauce (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the schnitzel to be 'natur' (unbreaded) or 'ungebraten' (unfried, meaning no breading). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A pan-fried unbreaded pork (or veal) cutlet smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. A hearty and satisfying German meal when prepared keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Pork/veal cutlet, mushrooms, heavy cream, butter, seasoning, cooking oil/fat.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the schnitzel to be 'natur' (unbreaded) or 'ungebraten' (unfried, meaning no breading). Confirm the mushroom sauce is cream-based with no flour thickeners or added sugars. Omit all traditional starchy sides like Spätzle or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Das Jägerschnitzel bitte natur (unpaniert). Keine Spätzle oder Kartoffeln. Bitte bestätigen, dass die Pilzsauce rahmbasiert, ohne Mehl oder Zucker ist.
For the Jägerschnitzel, please make it 'natur' (unbreaded). No Spätzle or potatoes. Confirm mushroom sauce is cream-based, without flour or added sugar.
Watch out for
Standard breading (Panade) on schnitzel. Flour or cornstarch used as thickeners in the mushroom sauce. Traditional sides like Spätzle, pasta, or potatoes.
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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