Costolette di Cervo alla Griglia
Grilled Venison Chops (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades, glazes, or carby sauces. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Venison chops, simply grilled to highlight their rich, gamey flavor. Often served with a simple herb rub or a light pan sauce. Naturally keto when served with low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Venison chops, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades, glazes, or carby sauces. Request a simple preparation (grilled with olive oil and herbs) and ask for low-carb vegetable sides instead of potatoes or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Le Costolette di Cervo: senza marinate zuccherate, glasse o salse con carboidrati. Grigliate semplicemente con olio d'oliva ed erbe. Per favore, verdure a basso contenuto di carboidrati al posto di patate o polenta.
Costolette di Cervo: no sugary marinades, glazes, or carby sauces. Grilled simply with olive oil and herbs. Please, low-carb vegetables instead of potatoes or polenta.
Watch out for
Venison is often paired with fruit-based sauces (e.g., redcurrant, cherry) or sweet glazes in restaurants. Ensure any sauce served is plain or confirmed keto-friendly. Always confirm low-carb side dishes.
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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