Cooking Wild Boar

wild-boar-ragout.jpgExperience the great taste of wild boar: a protein rich organic meat

The Taste of Wild Boar

If you think the taste of wild boar is similar to pork, guess again. Although the wild boar is related to the domestic pig, they do not taste the same. Wild boar tastes like a cross between pork and beef, with a unique juicy succulence. The meat is a bit darker, perhaps due to the healthy iron content.

With a rich and nutty flavour wild boar offers something unique. You will definitely want to pair your boar with a red wine of your choice. This regal meat stands up well to a heartier red.  You can use boar meat in all recipes calling for beef or game.

Nutritional Benefits

Wild boar is a lean cut of meat with the great taste of wild pork without the fat found on your typical pork.  They are not administered any antibiotics, hormones, or any chemicals or additives. Very hardy, unlike the pig, wild boar is not prone to illness or disease. Healthy animals become a healthy dinner for you.

Nutrition Facts and Figures

There are many good nutritional benefits to wild boar. Just take a look at the list below:

Wild boar meat is lower in fat and higher in moisture than its cousin pork. This means wild boar will cook more quickly than pork. Since wild boar muscle has more marbling, do not cook steaks and roasts past medium done stage.

  • Use low cooking temperatures
  • Cook slowly
  • Do not cook past medium done stage