Schweinebraten
Roast Pork with Low-Carb Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or bread. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, often with crispy skin. Served without traditional potato dumplings or gravy (which typically contains thickeners and sugar). Request it with a side of unsweetened sauerkraut or a green salad.
Key ingredients
Pork roast (shoulder/belly), salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onions, optionally bay leaf, marjoram. Served with natural pan juices. Keto sides like sauerkraut or green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or bread. Ask for gravy on the side to assess for thickeners/sugar, or omit entirely. Request unsweetened sauerkraut, green salad, or steamed broccoli instead of traditional carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Schweinebraten bitte ohne Knödel und Brot. Soße separat. Dazu bitte ungesüßtes Sauerkraut, einen grünen Salat oder gedämpften Brokkoli.
For the Schweinebraten, no potato dumplings or bread, please. Gravy on the side. I'd like unsweetened sauerkraut, a green salad, or steamed broccoli instead.
Watch out for
Traditional gravies are often thickened with flour/starch and may contain added sugar. Marinades can have sugar. High-carb side dishes like Knödel (dumplings) or potato salad are typical.
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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