Wild Boar Meatballs or Any Domestic Pork, Beef, Turkey, and Veal

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3
Wild Boar Meatballs or Any Domestic Pork, Beef, Turkey, and Veal to Satisfy Your Cravings
in Meatballs

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground wild boar ( as fatty as possible )
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup finely diced shallot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup marsala wine
2 eggs
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3 cups tomato sauce
fresh linguine , cooked according to package instructions ( or your other favorite pasta ! )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
429
Sugar
6g
Fat
22g
This recipe for wild boar meatballs or any domestic pork, beef, turkey, and veal meatballs is a great way to try wild boar meat without committing to a whole roast. Wild boar is a gamey meat that pairs well with fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, and tomato sauce to create a delicious meatball that is sure to please the entire family. These meatballs are versatile and can be made with any combination of domestic meats like pork, beef, turkey, and veal, making it a great recipe for those who are not keen on eating wild game. Serve them over fresh linguine or your favorite pasta.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together ground wild boar or any domestic pork, beef, turkey, and veal, flat leaf parsley, fresh basil, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, finely diced shallot, dried oregano, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, marsala wine, and eggs until well combined.
2.Use your hands to form balls out of the mixture, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3.Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add several meatballs at a time and fry until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
4.In the same skillet, pour tomato sauce and bring it to a simmer. Add the meatballs back to the skillet and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
5.Serve the meatballs over fresh linguine or your favorite pasta.

PROS

Wild boar is leaner than beef, and it also contains more protein than chicken, which makes this a healthier meatball option.
These meatballs are full of flavor and can be versatile by using any domestic pork, beef, turkey, and veal.

CONS

Due to the high-fat content of wild boar, it can be easy to overcook and create dry meatballs.
Be sure to use wild boar that is as fatty as possible.
Also, be aware that wild boar meat can be quite gamey, so the flavor may not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and contains important nutrients such as iron, zinc, and selenium. Wild boar meat is also lower in fat and calories than most varieties of meat, making it a healthier meat option. Additionally, this dish contains antioxidants from the fresh herbs which help to reduce inflammation in the body and strengthen the immune system.

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