{"id":21806,"date":"2019-10-22T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.xtrawine.com\/?p=21806"},"modified":"2020-10-13T16:10:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T14:10:46","slug":"wild-boar-meat-and-italian-wine-tips-for-cooking-and-wine-pairings-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.xtrawine.com\/en\/wild-boar-meat-and-italian-wine-tips-for-cooking-and-wine-pairings-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Boar Meat and Italian Wine \u2013 Tips for Cooking and Wine Pairings to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re a regular visitor to the xtraWine blog, you\u2019ll already know that we\u2019re big believers in the power of pairing wine<\/strong> with foods. But usually, we focus on classic Italian dishes<\/a>, with the occasional international dish thrown in for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, we want to look at something a little bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many of you have ever tried wild boar meat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not a delicacy <\/em>that you\u2019re going to find among all of the other meats in the supermarket. In fact, it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t find it at the butcher\u2019s either, unless you go to a speciality store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, wild boar is a type of game<\/strong>, which means that hunters tend to kill and prepare it for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps it\u2019s something that you\u2019d like to try. And it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll be able to get your hands on some boar meat<\/a>, if you go through the right channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question you have now is how can you prepare it so that it tastes absolutely delicious?<\/em> But before we get to that, let\u2019s take a little look at what a wild boar is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Wild Boar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to define a boar is to say that it\u2019s essentially a wild pig<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, that\u2019s perhaps an overly simplistic explanation. While they\u2019re very similar animals, you can\u2019t prepare wild boar meat in the exact same way that you\u2019d prepare pork<\/strong>. The meats have different qualities, likely due to the wild nature of the boar. They aren\u2019t raised for the express purpose of offering meat, which means there are different qualities to keep in mind when you\u2019re cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, before getting into the tips, we just want to point out that you\u2019re<\/strong> not necessarily just cooking<\/strong> pork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of this also depends on the boar itself. Older boars that have been through the ways a little bit will often provide you with tougher and slightly pungent meat<\/strong>. Again, that\u2019s because they\u2019ve had to work a lot harder to survive as long as they have. Plus, they\u2019re not slaughtered for their meat at the peak time, which means the meat isn\u2019t of an optimal quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger boars tend to have meat that\u2019s a little more tender<\/strong> and closer to its more domesticated brethren. They\u2019re also bolstered by the fact that their younger and fitter bodies enable them to find food more effectively. As such, younger boars tend to carry more fat and generally make for the better choice<\/strong> when you\u2019re looking to try the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, that\u2019s your first tip right there!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When eating wild boar, always try to determine the age of the animal. An older boar may require a few more herbs and spices<\/strong>, plus some tenderising, to make a good meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid the Scent Glands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re the adventurous sort who wishes to hunt and butcher your own wild boar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you know that you need to wear gloves and decontaminate the preparation area. However, there\u2019s one little slip that you might make that could contaminate the whole meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild boars have potent scent glands<\/a><\/strong>. When preparing the meat, you have to make sure you don\u2019t cut<\/strong> into any of these glands. Even the slightest of nicks can create a pungent aroma that seeps into the meat. Of course, this affects the quality of the dish that you end up eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find these glands on the backside of the animal. Locate them and make sure you account for them when butchering the boar. In fairness, it\u2019s usually a better idea to have a professional prepare the meat for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Meat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to have to spend a little bit of time preparing the meat before you start to cook it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team at Bow Hunting Magazine<\/em> offer some useful tips that can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They recommend soaking the meat in an ice water bath<\/strong> for at least a day. This mellows out the slightly more pungent flavours, making it essential if you\u2019re eating an older boar. They say that you should also add a couple of cups of lemon and about three-quarters of a cup of apple cider vinegar<\/strong> to the water to help with the flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the water every 12 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, look out for a blue tinge in the meat. If you see it, this means that you\u2019ve added a little too much vinegar. Drain the water and refill it while using a little less vinegar next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll generally find that boars have a lot less fat than pigs. Furthermore, this fat isn\u2019t of the highest quality. It\u2019s best to trim as much of it as you can before you start cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re cooking, you should use a low temperature<\/strong> and give the meat plenty of time to cook. It\u2019s also not recommended<\/strong> to cook past the medium stage as the meat will become very tough and lose much of its flavour when it\u2019s well done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wine Pairing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how to prepare the meat and cook it, you want to know which Italian wine will go best with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gamey quality<\/strong> of the meat adds a few challenges and boar tends to be a touch less rich than pork, especially if you trim all of the fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe that a good Amarone <\/a><\/strong>or Barolo<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>does the job here. Both offer complex flavours<\/strong> that complement what the boar has to offer. However, you\u2019ll also want to keep the meat as close to rare as possible to ensure it maintains enough richness <\/strong>to mesh well with these Italian red wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve cooked the boar a little more, you may want to switch to a Barbera<\/strong><\/a>. The slightly less complex flavours make it a good choice for meats that have lost a touch of their richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, the general rule is that quality red wines are the best when you\u2019re eating wild boar. If you\u2019re feeling like taking a culinary adventure, we can provide all of the mentioned wines, and many more, on xtraWine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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