Hirschbraten (mit Rahmsoße, Keto-Rotkohl)
Roast Venison (with Cream Sauce, Sugar-Free Red Cabbage, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure cream sauce is thickened by reduction only, no flour/starch. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-roasted venison (deer) served with a rich, creamy sauce and a side of red cabbage. Keto modifications involve ensuring the cream sauce is not thickened with flour/starch and the red cabbage is prepared without added sugar and apples.
Key ingredients
Venison roast, heavy cream, broth, red wine (minimal), onions, juniper berries, bay leaves, salt, pepper, red cabbage, vinegar, cooking fat (butter/lard).
How to make it keto
Ensure cream sauce is thickened by reduction only, no flour/starch. Red cabbage must be sugar-free and without apples. Served without high-carb sides like dumplings or Spätzle.
Watch out for
Sauce typically thickened with flour. Red cabbage almost always prepared with sugar and often apples. Traditional high-carb sides are common.
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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