Schweinebraten (ohne Knödel)
German Roast Pork with Keto-friendly Gravy and Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or bread dumplings (Semmelknödel). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A succulent piece of slow-roasted pork, often with a crispy skin, served with a rich, savory gravy. Traditionally accompanied by potato or bread dumplings, but here modified with low-carb vegetable sides like green beans or broccoli, ensuring the gravy is made without flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or belly, lard or cooking oil, onions, garlic, caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, pepper, beef or vegetable broth, potentially a small amount of root vegetables for flavor (removed before serving), low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or bread dumplings (Semmelknödel). Ask for the gravy to be thickened with a keto-friendly alternative or reduced, and ensure no added sugar. Request low-carb vegetable sides instead of traditional starchy options.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Kartoffel- oder Semmelknödel. Die Soße bitte keto-freundlich binden oder reduzieren, ohne Zuckerzusatz. Dazu kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse.
No potato or bread dumplings, please. Could I have the gravy reduced or thickened keto-friendly, with no added sugar? Low-carb vegetables for the side.
Watch out for
Gravy thickeners (flour/starch), hidden sugars in marinade or glaze, high-carb traditional side dishes, high-carb vegetables if not specified.
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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