Wild Boar Confit
Wild Boar Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Transform your wild boar into something spectacular with this luxuriously tender preparation. Through classic French confit, you'll achieve silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture that will impress even the most discerning palates.
French preservation technique
Traditional Method Confit represents one of France's great preservation techniques, slowly cooking meat in its own fat to create incredibly tender results.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
- 4 lbs wild boar shoulder, cut in 3" pieces
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns, cracked
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4-6 cups rendered boar fat or duck fat
Method
- Curing: Cure meat with salt and aromatics 12-24 hours
- Preparation: Rinse and pat dry thoroughly
- Fat Heating: Heat fat to 180°F in heavy pot
- Slow Cooking: Cook submerged in fat 3-4 hours at 180°F
- Testing: Meat should be fork-tender
- Storage: Store covered in fat up to 3 months
- Service: Crisp skin under broiler before serving
Applications: Salads, sandwiches, rustic preparations
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
- Curing: Cure meat with salt and aromatics 12-24 hours
- Preparation: Rinse and pat dry thoroughly
- Fat Heating: Heat fat to 180°F in heavy pot
- Slow Cooking: Cook submerged in fat 3-4 hours at 180°F
- Testing: Meat should be fork-tender
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
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.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 520 calories, 40g protein, 39g fat, 12g carbohydrates.
