Wild Boar Recipe
boar belly, celery root, red cabbage, blueberries
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the boar belly
Score the skin of the wild boar belly in a crisscross pattern. Rub with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Prepare the vegetables
Peel and dice the celery root into small cubes. Shred the red cabbage finely. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Sauté the vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced celery root and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the shredded red cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Prepare the blueberry sauce
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Blend if desired for a smoother sauce.
Serving
- 6
Plate the dish
Slice the crispy boar belly and serve it over a bed of sautéed celery root and red cabbage. Drizzle with the blueberry sauce. Enjoy!

