Wild Boar Leg Rustic Flavor (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Meat
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Wild boar leg - 2-3 kg
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Honey - 3 tablespoons
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Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons
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Bay leaves - 2 pieces
→ Seasonings and Herbs
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Fresh rosemary - a few sprigs
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Fresh thyme - a handful
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One whole garlic bulb
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Butter - 20 g
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Olive oil - as needed
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Salt - to taste
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Pepper - to suit preference
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Cinnamon sticks (optional) - small shavings
# Instructions:
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Prepare the night before by poking garlic bits into the wild boar leg. Stir together the honey and mustard, then coat the meat generously with the mix.
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Sprinkle on some salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Toss in the bay leaves, cover everything up, and let it marinate in the fridge for a whole day or even two.
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On the cooking day, heat the oven to 130°C. Uncover the boar, add whole garlic cloves and some cinnamon shavings if you like.
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Dot the meat with butter here and there and drizzle some olive oil over it. Roast in the oven for 4 to 5 hours, making sure you pour its juices over it from time to time.
# Notes:
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A classic game dish
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Perfect for festive gatherings
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Can be kept in the fridge for a few days
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Reheats well in the oven