Sülze (mit Essig und Zwiebeln, ohne Beilagen)
Head Cheese (with Vinegar and Onions, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in vinaigrette, served strictly without bread or potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold cut made from various parts of pork (often head meat, trotters), cooked until tender, seasoned, and set in its own natural gelatin. Served sliced, typically with a vinaigrette of vinegar, oil, and finely diced raw onions. Modifications mean omitting any bread or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Pork (head meat, trotters, lean meat), natural gelatin, vinegar, vegetable oil, fresh onions, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in vinaigrette, served strictly without bread or potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercially prepared vinaigrette or pre-made Sülze, traditionally served with high-carb 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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