Wild Boar Char Siu
Wild Boar Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
This expertly prepared wild boar recipe delivers delicious results that highlight the natural flavors. Using careful attention to detail, you'll create a dish that showcases the unique qualities of wild game while remaining approachable for home cooks.
Chinese BBQ technique
Asian Fusion This recipe adapts Cantonese char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) technique to wild boar, creating a sweet-savory glaze that complements the meat's rich flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
- 4 lbs wild boar shoulder, cut in long strips
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 tbsp fermented bean paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- Red food coloring (traditional, optional)
Method
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Marinating: Combine your marinade ingredients and let the meat soak for at least 4 hours, or up to twenty-four for deeper flavor.
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Oven Setup: Set your oven to 375°F with a rack positioned over a water-filled pan to catch drips.
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Initial Cooking: Cook for 20 minutes, then flip the meat to ensure even cooking and color on both sides.
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Glazing: Every 10 minutes, brush on more of that sticky, sweet marinade. Each layer builds more lacquered goodness.
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Final Temperature: Pull when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The meat should have a beautiful mahogany color.
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Resting: Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
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Marinating: Combine your marinade ingredients and let the meat soak for at least 4 hours, or up to twenty-four for deeper flavor.
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Oven Setup: Set your oven to 375°F with a rack positioned over a water-filled pan to catch drips.
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Initial Cooking: Cook for 20 minutes, then flip the meat to ensure even cooking and color on both sides.
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Glazing: Every 10 minutes, brush on more of that sticky, sweet marinade. Each layer builds more lacquered goodness.
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Final Temperature: Pull when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The meat should have a beautiful mahogany color.
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Resting: Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
FDA Food Safety Guidelines
⚠️ Important: Wild Boar carries a risk of Trichinella parasites. ALL cuts — including steaks, roasts, and ground meat — must reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). There is no safe rare or medium-rare preparation for this species.
- Always use an instant-read meat thermometer to verify doneness.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw wild game.
- Thaw frozen game in the refrigerator — never at room temperature.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 430 calories, 37g protein, 27g fat, 12g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 430 calories, 37g protein, 27g fat, 12g carbohydrates.
