Pečenica s Kislim Zeljem (Brez Krompirja)
Grilled Pork Sausage with Sauerkraut (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy sides (e.g., 'matevž' - mashed beans/potatoes). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful grilled traditional Slovenian pork sausage (distinct from Kranjska Klobasa), often seasoned with garlic and pepper, served with tangy fermented sauerkraut. Request without potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (pork, fat, spices like garlic, pepper, salt), sauerkraut, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy sides (e.g., 'matevž' - mashed beans/potatoes). Confirm no added sugar in sauerkraut.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pečenica prosim brez krompirja ali škrobnih prilog, kot je matevž. Potrdite, da je kislo zelje brez dodanega sladkorja.
For the Pečenica, no potatoes or other starchy sides like matevž. Please confirm the sauerkraut has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes or starchy sides; hidden sugar in sauerkraut.
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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