Schweinebraten mit Sauerkraut (ohne Knödel)
German Roast Pork with Sauerkraut (no dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: request roast pork without potato or bread dumplings. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional German roast pork, typically from the shoulder or belly, slow-cooked until tender with a crispy skin. Served with fermented cabbage (sauerkraut). Often accompanied by potato or bread dumplings, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or belly, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onion, sauerkraut, cooking fat.
How to make it keto
Request roast pork without potato or bread dumplings. Gravy may contain thickeners; ask for plain pan drippings or omit the gravy. Confirm sauerkraut is prepared without added sugar. Opt for a green salad if available.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Schweinebraten bitte ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen, dafür mit extra Sauerkraut. Ist die Soße angedickt oder zuckerhaltig? Falls ja, bitte nur Bratensaft.
For the Schweinebraten, please omit all starchy sides and give me extra sauerkraut. Is the gravy flour-thickened or sugary? If so, I'd prefer natural pan drippings.
Watch out for
Potato or bread dumplings, gravy (flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugars), sweetened sauerkraut, root vegetables often roasted with the pork.
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.
More on the German menuAll 1,503 German dishes ›
