Schweinshaxe (Keto-modifiziert, ohne Beilagen)
Crispy Pork Hock (Keto-Modified, without traditional sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly omit potato dumplings (Knödel), mashed potatoes (Püree), or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A whole roasted or braised pork hock, known for its succulent meat and remarkably crispy skin. In its keto version, it's served without traditional high-carb sides like potato dumplings or bread, focusing purely on the rich, flavorful meat.
Key ingredients
Pork hock, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onion, bay leaf, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly omit potato dumplings (Knödel), mashed potatoes (Püree), or bread. Request extra sauerkraut (verify no added sugar) or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing instead.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ich hätte die Schweinshaxe bitte ohne Knödel, Püree oder Brot. Stattdessen extra Sauerkraut (bitte ungezuckert) oder einen einfachen grünen Salat mit Öl und Essig.
I'd like the Schweinshaxe without Knödel, Püree, or bread. Please replace with extra sauerkraut, confirmed no added sugar, or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Gravy (often flour-thickened and potentially sweetened), hidden sugars in sauerkraut, traditional high-carb potato or bread sides.
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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