Rack Of Wild Boar With Whiskey Apples Recipes

RACKS OF WILD BOAR

Steps:

• Clean the racks of wild boar of any sinews and excess fat. Rub generously with Southwestern spice blend and allow to sit for at least 45 minutes.
• Grill on mesquite coals over medium heat until an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees F is reached.
• Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into chops. Serve with Parker County Peach Barbecue Sauce.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Saute the onions in butter until soft. Add in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• Allow to simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
• Puree with a stick blender until smooth, then check for seasonings. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate.

RACK OF WILD BOAR WITH WHISKEY APPLES,

Steps:

• Cipollini Onions Cipollini onions are small, sweet onions whose flat shape makes them great for roasting. If cipollini onions are not available shallots may be substituted. Preheat oven to 450° F. Peel the onions and spread them on a roasting pan in a single layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, turn onions over and roast for another 15 minutes. Slice roasted onions in half before plating. Wild Boar Rack Preheat oven to 400° F. Season wild boar rack with salt and pepper. Sear rack in a pan with a little oil over high heat. Transfer to the oven on a roasting rack. Using a meat thermometer, cook until the rack's internal temperature reaches 150° F. Remove and allow to rest about 10 minutes before cutting into individual chops. Whiskey Apples Medium dice four granny smith apples. Over high heat in a sauté pan, caramelize 2 ounces granulated sugar. Add apples, toss, and deglaze with 4 ounces whiskey. Cook off alcohol and remove to cool. Plate Assembly On four large dinner plates, alternate the cheese and halved onions in a line. Place a large spoonful of the whiskey apples next to the line. Slice the rack of boar into individual chops. Place two on each plate. Serve immediately.

ROASTED LOIN OF WILD BOAR WITH APPLE CHARLOTTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Rub boar on all sides with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place boar in a roasting pan and add water to pan. Roast in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove roasting pan from oven.
• Prepare charlotte by adding apples, zest, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, wine, and Calvados around the roast.
• Return pan to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are cooked through.
• Mix together applesauce, salt, and egg yolks and pour over apples.
• Return to oven for 5 minutes longer.
• Mix the butter with the bread cubes.
• Sprinkle over the apple mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until golden brown, or when meat thermometer registers 160F.
• Remove roasting pan from oven, remove boar, and let rest for a few minutes.
• Slice boar on the bias.
• Using a spatula, transfer charlotte to a large serving platter. Place sliced boar atop charlotte. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve.
• Recommended wines: A full bodied Chardonnay will mar ry nicely with the apple flavor in the charlotte. A Zinfandel will emphasize the meaty flavors of the boar. Either wine is a treat with this dish.