Cervo in Salsa di Bacche di Ginepro (Keto, Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Venison in Juniper Berry Sauce (Keto, No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; explicitly request no potato, polenta, or pasta as a side dish. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender venison stewed in a rich, savory sauce infused with aromatic juniper berries, herbs, and a dry red wine reduction. This dish is prepared without any flour thickeners and served without traditional carb-heavy sides like polenta or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Venison (cervo), juniper berries, dry red wine, olive oil, onion (minimal), celery (minimal), garlic, bay leaf, rosemary, beef broth, butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; explicitly request no potato, polenta, or pasta as a side dish. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Cervo in Salsa, potrei avere la salsa senza farina, amido o zuccheri aggiunti? E senza patate, polenta o pasta come contorno.
For the Cervo in Salsa, please ensure no flour or starch in the sauce, and no added sugar. I'd like it without potato, polenta, or pasta.
Watch out for
Onions and celery in the base can contribute minimal carbs if used in small amounts. Red wine reduction contains trace residual sugars. Hidden flour thickeners are a risk.
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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