Ukrainian Kovbasa (Grilled/Smoked Sausage with Braised Sauerkraut)
Grilled Ukrainian Smoked Sausage with Braised Sauerkraut
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sausage has no starchy fillers or added sugars. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Robust, often smoked or grilled pork sausage, rich with garlic and black pepper, served as a main dish. Accompanied by a generous portion of braised sauerkraut (kapusta) cooked with savory bacon fat, with all traditional carb sides like potatoes or bread omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (smoked/grilled), sauerkraut, bacon, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, juniper berries (optional).
How to make it keto
Confirm the sausage has no starchy fillers or added sugars. Ensure sauerkraut is braised without added sugar. Request no bread or potato sides.
Watch out for
Starchy fillers or sugar in commercial sausages, added sugar in braised sauerkraut, non-keto sides (e.g., mashed potatoes).
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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