Kassler mit Sauerkraut und Dijon-Senf
Smoked Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Dijon Mustard
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauerkraut is unsweetened (some restaurants sweeten it with apples or sugar). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Kassler is a German dish of cured and lightly smoked pork, typically served as chops or a loin. It's often pan-fried or baked. The keto version focuses on the flavorful pork and naturally low-carb sauerkraut, omitting potato sides.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork loin chop, sauerkraut, onions, caraway seeds, bacon fat or lard, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the sauerkraut is unsweetened (some restaurants sweeten it with apples or sugar). Request no mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or other starchy accompaniments. Ensure no added sugars in the pork preparation itself.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ist das Sauerkraut ungesüßt? Bitte keine Kartoffeln oder andere stärkehaltige Beilagen. Ist das Kassler ohne Zucker zubereitet?
Is the sauerkraut unsweetened? Please no mashed potatoes or other starchy sides. Is the Kassler prepared without added sugar?
Watch out for
Sweetened sauerkraut, hidden sugars in the curing/smoking process of the pork, and all potato/starchy 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.
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