Nacktes Schweineschnitzel
Pan-Fried Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'ohne Panade' (without breading). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A tender pork cutlet, pounded thin and pan-fried without breading, often served with lemon. Request it 'ohne Panade' (without breading) and specify low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork cutlet, cooking oil (e.g., clarified butter, lard), lemon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'ohne Panade' (without breading). Ask for a side salad with oil and vinegar dressing, or steamed green vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) instead of potatoes, spaetzle, or fries.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Das Schweineschnitzel bitte natur, also ohne Panade. Keine Pommes oder Kartoffelsalat. Dazu nur eine Zitronenspalte und einen grünen Salat oder gedämpftes Gemüse.
Please prepare the Schweineschnitzel 'natur' – unbreaded. No fries or potato salad. Just a lemon wedge and a simple green salad or steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in sauces (e.g., Jägersauce, Rahmsauce), potato or spaetzle sides, sugary salad dressings.
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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