Sauerkraut (Geschmortes Kraut als Beilage)
Braised Sauerkraut Side Dish (No Sugar Added)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A traditional German side dish of finely shredded, fermented cabbage, slowly braised, often with bacon or lard, until tender and tangy.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), bacon/lard, onion (optional), juniper berries (optional), caraway seeds (optional), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no added sugar (ohne Zucker) in the preparation.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Das Sauerkraut bitte ohne Zucker zubereiten.
Please ensure the Sauerkraut is prepared without added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in industrial sauerkraut or restaurant preparation.
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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