Cinghiale con Salsa al Cioccolato e Bacche di Ginepro (Keto)
Wild Boar with Chocolate & Juniper Berry Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm unsweetened chocolate and no added sugar in the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and complex Tuscan specialty featuring tender wild boar slow-cooked in a savory sauce made with unsweetened dark chocolate, juniper berries, dry red wine, and aromatic herbs. A deeply flavored dish perfect for a keto diet when served without its traditional starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Wild boar (shoulder or leg), unsweetened dark chocolate (high cocoa content), juniper berries, dry red wine (e.g., Chianti), olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, low-carb beef broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm unsweetened chocolate and no added sugar in the sauce. Request no polenta, mashed potatoes, or other starchy sides. A simple side of sautéed greens or cauliflower mash would be ideal.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Mi conferma che il cioccolato e la salsa sono senza zucchero? Niente polenta, purè di patate o altri contorni amidacei. Posso avere verdure saltate o purè di cavolfiore come contorno?
Confirm unsweetened chocolate, no added sugar in the sauce. No polenta, mashed potatoes, or starchy sides. I'd like sautéed greens or cauliflower mash.
Watch out for
Added sugar in chocolate or sauce; flour thickeners in the sauce; starchy accompaniments like polenta or 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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