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Char-Braised Wild Boar Shank


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  • Author: The Wine Kitchen on the Creek
  • Total Time: 293 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Hearty winter vegetables and succulent boar meet in this satisfying dish. A light celeriac puree and pomegranate seeds add a fresh touch.


Ingredients

Units
  • 48 oz (1361 g) boar shanks
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) carrots
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) celery
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 2 cups (473 ml) red wine
  • 8 cups (1892 ml) Ham stock or veal stock
  • 1 tbsp blended oil
  • 102 g butter
  • 499 g Celeriac
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cups (237 ml) diced rutabaga
  • 4 medium sized beets
  • 2 bunch baby carrots peeled or just washed
  • 1 cups (237 ml) baby onions peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 sprigs rosemary
  • 6 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Season the boar shanks on each side and place on a hot grill, turning until charred.
  2. Place oil in a braising pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; cook until wilted, then stir in the tomato paste and cook briefly.
  3. Place boar shanks on top of vegetables in the braising pan. Add thyme, bay leaves, and red wine; simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Add stock to cover 2/3 of the boar shanks (adjust as needed). Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 300°F (149°C) for 4 hours, or until tender.
  5. Reserve the braising liquid.

For the Celeriac Puree

  1. Peel and chop celeriac. Place in a pot with butter and cream; simmer until tender.
  2. Season with salt and blend until smooth.

For the Roasted Root Vegetables

  1. Roast beets at 350°F (177°C) for 35-45 minutes, covered with 1 sprig rosemary, 1 clove garlic, and a little water, until fork-tender.
  2. Toss carrots with half the olive oil, 2 sprigs rosemary, and 2 cloves garlic. Roast at 350°F (177°C) for 25 minutes, until tender.
  3. Toss rutabaga with baby onions, the remaining olive oil, rosemary, and garlic. Roast at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes, until tender.

To Serve

  1. Place roasted root vegetables in a serving dish. Top with boar shanks.
  2. Strain the reserved braising liquid, melt in 2 tbsp butter, and season with salt and pepper. Pour some over the boar; save the rest for gravy.
  3. Serve celeriac puree on the side. Garnish boar and vegetables with pomegranate seeds.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, sear the boar shanks over high heat until well-browned before braising.
  • Substitute chicken or beef stock for the ham or veal stock if needed. Adjust seasoning accordingly.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 263 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 boar shank
  • Calories: 700
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 45
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 50
  • Cholesterol: 150