Krustenbraten mit gedünstetem Gemüse
Roast Pork with Crackling and Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: omit potato dumplings, potato salad, or any other starchy sides. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent roast pork, often with a crispy crackling skin, served alongside steamed green vegetables. This traditional German roast is a satisfying keto option when carb-heavy sides are swapped.
Key ingredients
Pork roast (shoulder or belly), salt, pepper, herbs, cooking fat, green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans).
How to make it keto
Omit potato dumplings, potato salad, or any other starchy sides. Request gravy (if served) to be unthickened or very minimally thickened without flour/starch, and ensure no added sugar. Ask for a side of steamed green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Knödel, Kartoffelsalat oder Stärkebeilagen. Falls Soße dabei ist, bitte ungebunden und ohne Zucker. Gerne eine Beilage gedünstetes grünes Gemüse.
No Knödel, potato salad, or starchy sides, please. Is gravy unthickened and sugar-free? Side of steamed green vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Potato dumplings, potato salad, gravy thickeners (flour, starch), hidden sugars in gravies or glazes, sweetened vegetable preparations.
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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