Jul 09 2026
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Hog Wild Boar Belly Recipe

Inspired by River Café
Time3h
Serves4

BC Morel Mushrooms, Southern Skies Green OnionsLovage & Poplar Bluff Potato Pancake, Glen's Plums

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning and Garnish

Method

Preparing the Boar Belly

  1. 1

    Cooking the Boar Belly

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the wild boar belly with salt and black pepper. Place it in a roasting pan and cover with foil. Roast for 3 hours or until tender.

  2. 2

    Sautéing the Mushrooms

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the BC Morel mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making the Potato Pancake

  1. 3

    Preparing the Potato Mixture

    Grate the Poplar Bluff potatoes and mix them with chopped green onions and lovage leaves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 4

    Cooking the Pancakes

    In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Form the potato mixture into pancakes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.

Finishing Touches

  1. 5

    Combining Ingredients

    Slice the cooked wild boar belly and serve it on a plate alongside the potato pancakes. Top with sautéed morel mushrooms and garnish with additional green onions and lovage.

  2. 6

    Adding Glen's Plums

    Slice Glen's plums and serve them fresh on the side or as a garnish on top of the dish.

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