Porcini-Braised Boar with Artichoke and Fennel

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5
Porcini-Braised Boar with Artichoke and Fennel, a delicious wild game dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2.5 hours

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups dry cannellini beans
1 quart chicken or pork stock
2 cups water
4 pounds wild boar ( cinghiale ) roast , cut into serving-size pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh porcini , chanterelles or stemmed shiitake mushrooms , thickly sliced
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 large artichoke hearts , cut into eighths
2 large fennel bulbs , cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
1/2 cup grated pecorino Toscano ( or pecorino Romano ) cheese
1/2 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
1 lemon , zested

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
800
Sugar
6g
Fat
45g
Porcini-Braised Boar with Artichoke and Fennel is a hearty, flavorful dish that is sure to impress. This recipe draws on Italian cuisine, using wild boar meat and classic flavor combinations to create a unique and delicious meal. The braised boar is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the artichoke and fennel mixture adds a fresh, bright element to the dish. Perfect for a special occasion or as a cozy winter meal, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Instructions

1.Rinse the cannellini beans and soak overnight in water. Drain beans and set aside.
2.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
3.In a large pot, combine beans, stock, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4.In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season boar pieces with salt and pepper and add to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
5.In the same pot, add the sliced mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and add the browned boar. Pour in the beans and stock and stir well.
6.Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and bake in the oven for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
7.In a separate large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant.
8.Add artichoke hearts and fennel and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Pour in white wine and lemon juice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9.Serve the porcini-braised boar over the artichoke and fennel mixture. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with grated cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon zest.

PROS

This wild game dish is rich and flavorful, perfect for a special occasion.

The use of boar meat instead of traditional pork adds a unique depth of flavor.

Artichokes and fennel add a fresh, flavorful element to the dish.

CONS

This recipe is quite time-consuming and may require a bit of planning ahead.

Boar meat can be difficult to find and may be expensive.

This dish is fairly high in calories due to the use of beans, boar meat, and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial ingredients. Cannellini beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Fennel has digestive and anti-inflammatory properties and may improve heart health. Artichokes are high in fiber and antioxidants, and porcini mushrooms are a good source of protein and B vitamins.

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