Wild boar is a game species that produces very delicate meat, which is becoming increasingly popular. It is not only tasty, but also low in fat and rich in protein. For beginners, cooking with wild boar can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Below are some simple recipes to help you enjoy this special meat.

Wild boar goulash

Ingredients:

• 500 g wild boar meat (shoulder or leg), cut into cubes
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 500 ml beef stock
• 200 ml red wine (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the meat on all sides until brown.
2. Add the onions and garlic and fry until translucent.
3. Add the tomato purée, paprika powder, salt and pepper and fry briefly.
4. Add the carrots and peppers, stir well and deglaze with the beef stock and red wine.
5. Add the bay leaves, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer over a low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender.
6. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and season the goulash to taste.

Tip: Serve the wild boar goulash with fresh bread or potatoes.

Wild boar burger

Ingredients:

• 500 g wild boar mince
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp Worcester sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion rings and your favorite burger sauces to garnish

Preparation:

1. Place the mince in a bowl and mix well with the egg, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcester sauce, salt and pepper.
2. Form four patties of the same size from the mixture.
3. Heat a frying pan and fry the patties over a medium heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, cut the burger buns in half and toast briefly in the pan.
5. Place the patties in the buns and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sauces as desired.

Tip: Wild boar burgers taste particularly good with a homemade BBQ sauce or a fruity chutney.

Grilled wild boar steaks

Ingredients:

• 4 wild boar steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon slices to serve

Preparation:

1. Mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Place the wild boar steaks in the marinade and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
4. Remove the steaks from the marinade and grill on the barbecue for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they have reached the desired level of doneness.
5. Remove the steaks from the grill and allow to rest briefly before serving.
6. Serve with lemon slices.

Tip: Grilled wild boar steaks go perfectly with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables.

These simple recipes show that cooking with wild boar doesn't have to be complicated. With a few basic ingredients and simple techniques, you can conjure up delicious dishes that will impress you and your guests. Try it out and discover the special taste of wild boar!