Wild Boar
As a game meat, wild boar meat is leaner and tends to be a darker red than ordinary pork. Wild boar meat has an intense, sweet and nutty flavor, due in part to its wild diet.
Wild Boar Common Cuts
STRIPLOIN AND TENDERLOIN
Main cooking method: Ideal for pan frying or BBQ. Also suitable for stir-fries.
WHOLE LEG BONE OUT/IN
Suitable for roasting whole, the leg can also be broken down to the primal cuts that can be cut across the grain into steaks and cooked the same as the loin or diced and used in slow cooked wet dishes.
BONELESS SHOULDER AND BONELESS NECK
Can be used for slow roasting or diced for wet dishes, casseroles and curries. The shoulder needs longer and slower cooking than the leg.
DICED
Used for wet dishes such as casseroles and curries. Sear gently then cook at low temperature.
MINCE
Ideal for pan frying, pasta sauce and rissoles.
Wild Boar Cooking Tips
IT’S LEAN, DON’T OVER COOK IT
Wild Boar is low in fat and is best served medium. Best cooked low and slow.
DON’T COOK COLD
Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking it. Don’t defrost in a microwave.
OIL THE MEAT NOT THE PAN
When grilling, barbecuing or pan-frying steaks, first brush each side of the meat with a little oil, before searing for 3-5 minutes per side.
ROASTING – SALT PLUS HEAT EQUALS CRISPY AND DELICIOUS
When roasting sear all sides of the meat to seal in the juices. Wild boar is best roasted low and slow. 1kg = Just over 2 hours cooking time.
Put the meat in at a high heat, around 220°C for 40 minutes and then reduce the heat right down to 160°C for an hour – take the roast out of the oven and check it – if the meat is falling apart then it’s done. If not, reduce the heat to 150°C and cook for another half an hour or so.
KEEP STIR FRY MOVING
Wild Boar stir fry only takes a couple of minutes cooking on a high heat – just remember to keep the meat moving in the pan or wok to avoid over-cooking.
REST IT
After cooking, let your boar rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to evenly disperse.
Wild Boar - Size & Packaging Information
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