Schweinebraten mit Gedünstetem Rotkohl
Roast Pork with Braised Red Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: 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
A classic German dish featuring slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, often with crispy crackling, served alongside braised red cabbage. Traditional high-carb sides like potato dumplings or bread are omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork (shoulder or belly), red cabbage, vinegar, onions, lard or cooking oil, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, small amount of apple (for sweetness in cabbage), gravy (pork stock, butter/fat, potentially thickened).
How to make it keto
Request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or bread. Confirm gravy is not thickened with flour/starch and has no added sugar. Inquire about sugar content in red cabbage and ask for a sugar-free preparation if possible. Request a side salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Schweinebraten bitte ohne Knödel oder Brot. Ist die Sauce stärke- und zuckerfrei? Kann der Rotkohl zuckerfrei zubereitet werden? Als Beilage hätte ich gerne einen Salat oder gedämpftes Low-Carb Gemüse.
Schweinebraten without Knödel or bread, please. Is the gravy flour-free and sugar-free? Can the red cabbage be sugar-free? I'd like a side salad or low-carb vegetables instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
Gravy (flour/starch thickeners, added sugar), braised red cabbage (often cooked with sugar/apple), marinades for pork (sugar).
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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