How to Cook a Wild Boar
Wild boar meat has become high demand, and is considered a luxury at many five star restaurants. Pork that comes from wild boars, as opposed to production pork, is very different. When you are preparing wild boar, the meat has soft fat, as opposed to their farm-raised relatives, which have hard fat, so the wild meat is healthier. When prepared correctly, wild boar meat is a tasty, healthy way to enjoy pork. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Soak the animal in a vinegar and lemon juice bath. Skin and quarter the animal, then place it in an ice chest. Texas Boars.com recommends marinating the meat in a mixture of ice water, one cup of vinegar, and a large bottle of real lemon juice. Allow the meat to soak for two to three days. It is important to keep the meat covered in ice water.
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Season the meat to your taste. Seasonings that mix well with wild boar meat are salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, fennel, onion powder and ground cumin.
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Wrap the meat tightly in foil. Be sure that there are no holes or places where vapors or drippings can escape.
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Bake the meat at a low temperature, such as 275 degrees. Rotate the meat so that it cooks evenly. Cooking time will vary, according to the amount of meat you are cooking. A whole hog will take eight to 12 hours, while a quarter hog will cook in five to six hours. For a juicy, tender meal, cook until the meat falls off the bone.
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Tips & Warnings
If the meat begins to change colors, like blue, or if the meat darkens, reduce the amount of vinegar. Or you may eliminate the vinegar.
Wild boar is also a popular meat to make sausage with, when combined with other types of meat, such as venison.
Be sure to handle meat safely, and keep your hands and utensils clean to prevent cross contamination.
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