Boar Stew Preparation Detailed
Kick up Your Dinner Party with a Hearty Wild Boar Ragu Recipe
Craving something tasty and impressive to serve your dinner guests? Look no further than this wild boar ragu, paired perfectly with rich ricotta gnocchi.
The wild boar in this mouthwatering dish brings a robust, wine-infused flavor that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters. If you prefer a milder taste, simply reduce the wine to 3/4 cup to tone it down.
What You'll Need:
Wild Boar – This feral ancestor of the domestic pig is increasingly popular due to its flavorful, hearty meat. It can be difficult to find in your local grocery store, but you can easily purchase it online from reputable sources such as Broken Arrow Ranch.
- Yields: 10 cups
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Active Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients (12)
- 2 pounds boneless wild boar shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 large carrot, small dice (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 ribs celery, small dice (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 medium fresh bay leaf
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 3/4 to 1 cup hearty Italian red wine, such as Sangiovese (adjust according to preference)
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, or brown veal stock
Let's Get Cooking
- Marinate the boar: Combine boar with carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and red wine in a sealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and arrange the rack in the middle. Remove meat from the marinade and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reserve the marinade for later.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add meat and sear until nicely browned, about 6 minutes per side (you may need to brown the meat in batches).
- Add the reserved marinade, tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and place in the oven until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours. Once the meat is tender, shred it with two forks and mix well. Keep the ragu warm over low heat until ready to be served with ricotta gnocchi.
Pro Tips:
- If you'd like a less robust wine flavor, reduce the wine to 3/4 cup.
- For the best results, consider purchasing wild boar from reputable online sources like D'Artagnan, Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat, Exotic Meat Market, Fossil Farms, or Wiser Meats. These vendors offer high-quality, USDA-inspected wild boar that can be perfect for making Wild Boar Ragu.
- For an even milder wine-infused flavor in the Wild Boar Ragu, consider reducing the amount to 3/quarters of a cup, mimicking the original recipe's directions without the '3c3b8591075729560dd743864338a7da' adjustment.
- Incorporating quality nutrition, this hearty Wild Boar Ragu, made with wild boar from reputable sources such as 'Broken Arrow Ranch', provides a robust yet flavorful dish perfect for dinner parties.
- Before serving the wild boar ragu with 'ricotta gnocchi', this dish can be divided into 'batches', making it easier to store and reheat for future meals, ensuring everyone can enjoy a tasty and impressive dinner.
