Estofat de Senglar (Wild Boar Stew)

Experience the rich flavors of Catalonia with this traditional wild boar stew, "Estofat de Senglar." The dish combines marinated wild boar meat, aromatic vegetables, and red wine, enriched with a classic Catalan "picada" to create a hearty and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

🐗 700-800g wild boar meat cut into large chunks
🥕 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into thick rounds
🧅 10-12 pearl onions or shallots peeled and halved
🥬 1 large leek stalk green parts roughly chopped
🍷 750ml red wine
🌿 2-3 bay leaves
🌿 3-4 sprigs thyme
🫒 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
🥔 3-4 medium potatoes cubed skin on
💧 500-750ml water or stock
🌰 50g almonds peeled
🧄 3-4 garlic cloves peeled
🌿 Small bunch of fresh parsley roughly chopped
🧂 Salt to taste
⚫ Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1- Marinate the Meat:

• Place the wild boar chunks in a large stainless steel mixing bowl.
• Add the carrots, pearl onions/shallots, leeks, bay leaves, and thyme.
• Pour in enough red wine to mostly cover the ingredients. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

2- Prepare to Cook:

• Remove the wild boar from the marinade, reserving the marinade and vegetables.
• Heat olive oil in a stainless steel frying pan or pot on a medium-high induction cooktop.

3- Sear the Meat:

• Sear the wild boar pieces in hot oil until browned on all sides.
• Remove and set aside.

4- Sauté Vegetables:

• Add the reserved marinated vegetables and herbs to the pan.
• Sauté until slightly softened.

5- Combine Ingredients:

• Return the seared meat to the pan.
• Add the reserved marinade liquid and potatoes.
• Pour additional water or stock to mostly cover the contents.

6- Simmer:

• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2.5 hours until the meat is tender.

7- Prepare Picada:

• While the stew is simmering, prepare the picada.
• In a mortar and pestle, pound the almonds, garlic, and parsley into a coarse paste.

8- Finish Stew:

• Once the meat is tender, stir in the picada.
• Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

9- Serve:

• Serve hot in a white, wide-rimmed bowl.
• Pair with crusty bread and a robust red wine for a full culinary experience.

Prep Time: 12-24 hours
Cook Time: 2-3 hours
Total Time: 14-27 hours
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Large stainless steel mixing bowl, Induction cooktop, Stainless steel frying pan or pot, Wooden spatula, Liquid dispenser for oil and stock, Mortar and pestle, Serving spoon, White wide-rimmed serving bowl

Cooking Tips

• Marination: Essential for tenderizing the wild boar and infusing it with flavor.
• Picada: Adds texture and a depth of flavor to the stew; feel free to adjust ingredients to taste.
• Searing: Ensure the meat is dry for effective browning, enhancing the stew's flavor.

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Estofat de Senglar (Wild Boar Stew)