Pečen Medvedji Rostbif
Roasted Bear Loin with Juniper Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the juniper sauce is prepared without flour, starch, or added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender bear loin, often marinated, slow-roasted and served with a rich juniper-berry cream sauce. This rare game meat offers a distinctive, robust flavor.
Key ingredients
Bear loin, juniper berries, heavy cream, butter, herbs
How to make it keto
Ensure the juniper sauce is prepared without flour, starch, or added sugar. Request keto-friendly side vegetables such as braised cabbage, sautéed green beans, or asparagus instead of traditional high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Pečenem Medvedjem Rostbifu naj bo brinova omaka brez moke, škroba in dodanega sladkorja. Namesto priloge bi dušeno zelje ali stročji fižol.
For the Pečen Medvedji Rostbif, please ensure the juniper sauce is made without flour, starch, or added sugar. I'd like braised cabbage or green beans instead of high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Sauces are frequently thickened with flour or starch, or contain added sugar. Onions in the sauce or side dishes can contribute carbs. Juniper berries contain a small amount of natural sugars.
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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