Schweinebraten mit Blaukraut (ohne Knödel)
Roast Pork with Red Cabbage (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato dumplings, no spaetzle, no bread. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic German roast pork, often from the shoulder or belly, slow-roasted until tender with crispy skin. Served with a side of rich red cabbage (Blaukraut) and a flavorful gravy. Important modification: requesting the omission of potato dumplings (Knödel) or any other starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork roast (shoulder/belly), red cabbage, onions, vinegar, spices (cloves, bay leaf), pork fat, butter, salt, pepper, assumed thickened gravy (from pan drippings).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato dumplings, no spaetzle, no bread. Ask for red cabbage to be prepared with minimal or no added sugar/apple (as it's often sweet). Confirm gravy is not heavily thickened with flour or cornstarch; ideally ask for just the pan drippings.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Keine Knödel, Spätzle oder Brot, bitte. Das Blaukraut bitte mit wenig oder keinem Zucker zubereiten. Ist die Soße ungebunden, nur Bratensaft?
No potato dumplings, spaetzle, or bread. Please prepare the Blaukraut with minimal or no sugar. Is the gravy unthickened, just pan drippings?
Watch out for
Gravy often thickened with flour/starch (significant risk). Red cabbage traditionally cooked with apples and sugar (moderate risk). Hidden sugars in any marinades.
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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