Knusprige Schweinshaxe mit Sauerkraut und Rosenkohl
Crispy Pork Hock with Sauerkraut and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or mashed potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole roasted pork hock with incredibly crispy skin and tender, succulent meat, a Bavarian specialty. Served with traditional tangy sauerkraut and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, sauerkraut (cabbage, salt), Brussels sprouts, butter/lard.
How to make it keto
Request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or mashed potatoes. Confirm sauerkraut is sugar-free. Ask for roasted Brussels sprouts or other low-carb green vegetables as side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Schweinshaxe bitte ohne Knödel oder Püree. Ist das Sauerkraut zuckerfrei? Als Beilage gerösteten Rosenkohl oder ein anderes grünes Low-Carb-Gemüse.
No Knödel or mashed potatoes with the Schweinshaxe. Is the sauerkraut sugar-free? Please substitute with roasted Brussels sprouts or other low-carb greens.
Watch out for
Sugary glaze on pork skin; sugar in sauerkraut; flour thickeners in any accompanying sauce; traditional high-carb side dishes.
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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