Cinghiale alla Maremmana
Wild Boar Stew Maremmana Style (Keto, no carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Tuscan dish featuring tender wild boar slow-cooked in a robust sauce of red wine, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs such as juniper berries and bay leaves. This preparation is rich and deeply flavorful, traditionally from the Maremma region, and makes for an excellent keto main course when served without starches.
Key ingredients
Wild boar, red wine, tomatoes, onions, garlic, juniper berries, bay leaves
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Request no sugar in the tomato base. Explicitly ask for no polenta, pasta, or bread. The small amount of carrots for the soffritto base is generally acceptable for keto in a stew.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Cinghiale alla Maremmana, chiedo che la salsa non sia addensata con farina e senza zucchero nel pomodoro. Assolutamente senza polenta, pasta o pane.
For the Cinghiale alla Maremmana, please ensure no flour thickens the sauce and no sugar is in the tomato base. I'd like it without polenta, pasta, or bread.
Watch out for
Flour or sugar in the sauce, served with polenta or pasta, high-carb vegetables used in excess in the base.
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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