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Wild Boar Recipes

Roasted Wild Boar Sausages Recipe

Oven Roasted Wild Boar Sausages with Cranberries & Shiraz, Sweet Potatoes and Apples This rustic dish might be simple to put together, but the resulting combination of sweet and savory flavors is quite complex. It is perfect to serve on a cold autumn or winter evening. Ingredients: 4 Wild Boar Sausages with Cranberries & Shiraz …

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Pan-Roasted Wild Boar Chop Recipe

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Here’s the basic method for roasting wild boar chops that will put any pork chop to shame. Drink Pairings: Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara or Zinfandel from Dry Creek, California Ingredients: Enough Wild Boar Racks to allow 1 Rib Chop per person Salt & Pepper Oil Plus: 8 cups of brining solution for the whole rack …

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Braised Ribs Recipe

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Braising pork or wild boar ribs helps tenderize the meat, while finishing them on the grill caramelizes the sauce into a flavorful, finger-licking, gooey-crispy coating. Drink Pairings: Sinebrychoff Porter from Finland or Elysian’s Perseus Porter Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 4lbs of Wild Boar St. Louis Spare Ribs (you could substitute Kurobuta Baby Back Ribs or conventional Pork Ribs) Braising Liquid: …

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How to Braise Meat

Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking technique that can be used to turn affordable cuts of meat into meltingly tender, succulent treats.  The basic idea is to slow roast a tougher cut of meat in a pot with a small amount of flavorful liquid until the connective tissue breaks down and melts into the sauce.  …

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Braised Pork/Wild Boar Shoulder Recipe

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This mild, sweet braising preparation favors the rich flavor of wild boar or kurobuta pork.  We’ve paired it with some heirloom fingerling potatoes and pancetta sautéed Brussels sprouts. Drink Pairings: Pinot Gris from Alsace or Ploussard from Jura Ingredients: (makes 8 servings) 2-3 lbs of Boneless Wild Boar Shoulder or Boneless/Bone In Kurobuta Shoulder (~3-4 lbs if using …

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Roasted Wild Boar Loin Recipe

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Roast Loin Of Wild Boar w/ Apricots, Apples & Prunes by James Canora in New York City Recipe serves 6 people as main course. Main Dish Ingredients: 3 ½ – 4lb Wild Boar Rib Roast, boned, chine & rib bones reserved Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 Cup Apricot, Apple & Prune …

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Wild Boar Belly & Bright Salad Recipe

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Even though it’s much leaner than pork belly, wild boar belly has a richer, more complex flavor, especially when braised.  Pairing it with an acidic frisee salad balances that richness for a not-too-filling and and oh-so-satisfying dish.  Any type of pork can be substituted for the wild boar in this recipe. Drink Pairings: Alsatian Riesling or Australian …

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Herb Crusted Wild Boar Rack Recipe

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Roasted whole and sliced into chops, wild boar racks offer both great flavor and a beautiful presentation.  We rubbed this one with a potent herb/spice crust for extra flavor, and brined the meat ahead of time to make sure it was moist when cooked. Drink Pairings: Chateauneuf-de-Pape or Priorat from Spain Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 1 Large Wild Boar …

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Quick Wild Boar Bolognese Recipe

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As tasty as tomato sauce on pasta is, sometimes you need something a little more substantial.  Why not add ground wild boar?  It’s lean and incredibly flavorful. Drink Pairings: Frappato from Sicily or Canonau from Sardinia Ingredients: (4 servings) 12oz Ground Wild Boar ½ cup Red Wine (preferably Italian – Sangiovese or Nebbiolo) 2 ½ …

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Wild Boar Meatballs Recipe

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  Make your meatballs tastier, yet leaner, using ground wild boar instead of conventional beef or pork. Roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying them allows you to make really big ones. Drink Pairings: Frappato from Sicily or Canonau from Sardinia Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) Meatballs: 1½lbs Ground Wild Boar 2 Eggs 1 cup Unseasoned Breadcrumbs …

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