Brasato di Cinghiale

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From Chef Harvey
By Francesco's Nonna

Suggested Wine: Brunello, Chianti, San Giovese
Serving Ideas: for Pappardelle or bruschetta

  • 6
  • 120 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boar shoulder
  • 1 cup of carrots
  • 1/2 cup of celery
  • 1 cup of yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 whole dried bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup of tomato paste
  • 1 quart of chianti wine
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes in juice
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cut boar into 2 inch chunks and brown in the pre-heated olive oil.
When meat is dark brown (not burned), add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
Cook until soft, deglaze with wine, and add everything else.
Simmer about one and a half hours or until boar is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.