Wurstplatte / Brotzeitplatte
German Cold Cut & Cheese Platter (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST omit all bread, pretzels, or bread rolls. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional German platter featuring a selection of cold cuts (various sausages, ham, cured meats), cheeses, pickles, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs. Often served with hearty bread or pretzels. For keto, enjoy the meats, cheeses, and pickles, strictly omitting all bread products.
Key ingredients
Assorted cold cuts (e.g., Landjäger, Schinken, liver sausage), various cheeses (e.g., Emmentaler, Obatzda), pickles (gherkins), radishes, sometimes lard spreads (Schmalz).
How to make it keto
MUST omit all bread, pretzels, or bread rolls. Be mindful of potential hidden sugars in some cured meats or pre-made cheese spreads (like Obatzda, which sometimes contains beer or honey).
Watch out for
Bread, pretzels, some processed meats may contain hidden sugars or starches, certain pickles can be sweetened, some cheese spreads (like Obatzda) may contain beer or honey.
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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