Wild Boar Ragù over Creamy Polenta Recipe

This Wild Boar Ragù over Polenta recipe is a rich and hearty dish that makes an excellent centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast. The tender wild boar is slow-cooked in a savory sauce, creating a flavorful ragù that pairs perfectly with creamy polenta.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes basic cooking techniques, making it accessible for home cooks. The combination of wild boar and polenta offers a unique twist on traditional Thanksgiving recipes.

Hearty Wild Boar Ragù over Polenta

This dish features succulent wild boar simmered with tomatoes, herbs, and spices, served over a bed of creamy polenta. The preparation takes about 2 hours, including cooking time, and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds wild boar shoulder, cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup chicken or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup polenta
• 4 cups water or broth for polenta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Sear the Meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the wild boar chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Ingredients: Return the wild boar to the pot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors meld together.
5. Prepare Polenta: In a separate pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
6. Finish Polenta: Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese into the polenta until creamy and smooth.
7. Serve: Spoon the wild boar ragù over a generous serving of polenta. Garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 40g