Braised Wild Boar Back

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Braised Wild Boar Back - A hearty meat dish to warm your soul
in Meat

Prep

30 min

Cook

3-4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 kg wild boar , back with bones
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon ground caraway
1 carrot
1 parsley root
125 g celery root , piece of
2 onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon allspice , whole seed
8 juniper berries
1/4 liter full-bodied red wine
1/2 liter veal stock or 1/2 liter game stock , dark
1 tablespoon flour
4 tablespoons dry sherry
200 g sour cream
1 tablespoon parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
3g
Fat
25g
Braised Wild Boar Back is a traditional German dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The recipe combines the rich flavor of wild boar meat with a range of aromatic vegetables and spices to create a hearty and flavorful meal. The dish is perfect for cold winter nights, as it is comforting and warming. The meat is slowly braised in the oven, ensuring that it remains moist and tender. The resulting gravy is rich and flavorful, making it the perfect accompaniment to the meat and vegetables. Braised Wild Boar Back is a dish that is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your hunger.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 160°C.
2.Season the wild boar with salt, pepper and caraway.
3.Cut carrots, parsley and celery roots, and onions into small cubes.
4.Melt butter and sauté the vegetables along with allspice and juniper berries in a large oven-proof pot.
5.Remove the vegetables from the pot. Sear the wild boar on both sides in the same pot until golden brown.
6.Deglaze the pot with the red wine and bring to a boil. Add the vegetables and broth.
7.Cover the pot with a lid and roast in the oven for 3-4 hours.
8.After roasting, remove the boar from the pot and keep it warm. Strain and remove the vegetables from the liquid.
9.Mix flour and sherry together in a small bowl until smooth and stir into the liquid.
10.Finally, stir in the sour cream and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

PROS

Wild boar meat is a lean and healthy protein source.

This dish is hearty and filling, perfect for cold weather.

Braising the meat ensures that it remains moist and tender.

CONS

Wild boar meat can be difficult to find in some areas, and may be expensive compared to other meats.

This dish requires a long cooking time, so plan ahead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild boar meat is lower in fat and calories than beef or pork, and contains more protein and less cholesterol.
It is also a good source of vitamins B6 and B12, niacin, phosphorus, and iron.
The vegetables used in this recipe provide a range of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene and vitamin C.

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