Schweinshaxe (Ohne Beilage)
Crispy Roasted Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut (No Dumplings/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel), mashed potatoes, or fries. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole roasted pork knuckle, slow-cooked until tender and then roasted for a crispy skin. Served without traditional potato dumplings or fries, opting instead for sauerkraut or a small green salad.
Key ingredients
Pork knuckle, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic, onion, sauerkraut, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato dumplings (Knödel), mashed potatoes, or fries. Ask for sauerkraut or a simple side salad with oil and vinegar dressing instead. Confirm sauerkraut is low-sugar if possible.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zur Schweinshaxe bitte keine Knödel, Kartoffelbrei oder Pommes. Geht Sauerkraut oder ein kleiner Beilagensalat mit Öl und Essig? Ist das Sauerkraut zuckerarm?
For the Schweinshaxe, please no Knödel, mashed potatoes, or fries. Could I have sauerkraut or a side salad with oil and vinegar instead? Is the sauerkraut low-sugar?
Watch out for
Traditional side dishes (dumplings, potatoes), hidden sugars in sauerkraut preparation or optional gravies/sauces, high-carb salad dressings.
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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