Schweinebraten mit Kraut und Salat
Roast Pork with Sauerkraut and Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no gravy (or confirm it's flour/sugar-free), omit potato dumplings (Knödel) and red cabbage (often sweetened). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional German roast pork dish, typically slow-roasted to achieve tender meat and crispy skin. Modified to be served with traditional sauerkraut and a simple green salad instead of potato dumplings or bread.
Key ingredients
Pork roast, cooking oil, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onion, sauerkraut, mixed green salad, salad dressing (oil/vinegar based).
How to make it keto
Request no gravy (or confirm it's flour/sugar-free), omit potato dumplings (Knödel) and red cabbage (often sweetened). Ask for a plain green salad with oil and vinegar, and for sauerkraut that isn't sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Schweinebraten bitte keine Soße, oder bestätigen, dass sie ohne Mehl/Zucker ist. Keine Knödel, kein Blaukraut. Grüner Salat mit Öl/Essig und ungezuckertes Sauerkraut.
For the Schweinebraten, no gravy (or confirm flour/sugar-free). Omit Knödel and red cabbage. Plain green salad with oil/vinegar, and unsweetened sauerkraut.
Watch out for
Gravy (flour, sugar), sauerkraut (sugar), salad dressing (sugar, higher carb vinegar), marinades/rubs (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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