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Braised Wild Boar

BS in the Kitchen
A delicious way to prepare wild boar.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • One wild boar shoulder or any bone cut of meat
  • 12 garlic cloves lightly smashed
  • 8 star anise pods
  • 3 whole cloves
  • Two 4-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a very large skillet, heat the oil. Add the boar in a single layer and cook over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. A nice crust in the browning stage allows for great texture in the completed dish.
  • Transfer the boar to a large enameled cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven.
  • Add the garlic, star anise, cloves and cinnamon sticks to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the water, soy sauce, kecap manis and sugar and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.
  • Pour the liquid into the casserole and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until the meat is tender and nearly falling off the bone, about 2 hours; turn the shanks occasionally.
  • Transfer the boar to shallow bowls and strain the broth. Spoon off as much fat as possible.
  • Serve the boar with rice and cilantro and spoon some of the fragrant broth on top.