Wild Boar Recipes: 7 Great Ways to Prepare and Eat Wild Boar

Game meat consumption in the United States is on the rise, and for good reason. Wild game is widely known to be a tasty, healthy alternative to traditional meat. Due to its natural habitat and diet, wild game is extremely lean and packed with protein, but most people don't know how to prepare it. Wild boar is one of the most versatile and delicious game meats out there, but how do you cook it?

We've put together 7 tasty wild boar recipes that will blow your mind. Whether you want to cook wild boar chops, ribs, shoulders, or ground meat, we've got you covered.

1. Wild Boar Chops with Rosemary

This easy recipe combines fresh rosemary, a dry rub, and a simple pan sauce to really bring out the natural flavor of the wild boar chops. You can cook this on the stovetop or on the grill if you prefer. The key here is to get the pan or grill extremely hot before searing the chops so you get a good dark brown crust.

2. Wild Boar Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs are a BBQ classic, but when you substitute wild boar ribs for regular pork ribs, you take this summer staple to a whole new level. You can use your standard BBQ rub and sauce recipe, but just be careful not to overcook the ribs since wild boar is much leaner than pork. Low and slow is the way to go here.

3. Wild Boar Bolognese

A Bolognese sauce with ground wild boar is the perfect pasta dish for a weeknight dinner. Mix the wild boar with some fatty ground beef and the result is a rich, hearty, and delicious meat sauce. Add in some Parmesan rind while cooking and remove it before serving for an extra depth of flavor.

4. Wild Boar Tacos

Wild boar tacos are a fun and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. You can braise, slow cook, or grill the meat depending on the cut you're working with. Season the meat with traditional Mexican spices, then set up a taco bar with all the toppings for a festive meal.

5. Braised Wild Boar Shoulder

Wild boar shoulder is perfect for a classic braise. The shoulder has a good amount of fat and connective tissue that will break down and become incredibly tender after a long, slow braise. Serve over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.

6. Wild Boar and Bean Stew

This hearty stew is the perfect cold weather meal. Use ground wild boar or dice up a shoulder and simmer low and slow with beans, tomatoes, and aromatics for a deeply flavorful dish. Serve with crusty bread for soaking up all that delicious broth.

7. Wild Boar Burgers

Wild boar makes an incredible burger with a rich, deep flavor that puts regular beef burgers to shame. Mix the ground wild boar with a little fatty ground beef to keep the patties moist, season well, and cook over high heat. The result is a burger unlike anything you've ever tasted.

Where to Buy Wild Boar Meat

Beck and Bulow sources 100% wild boar from Texas, humanely trapped and USDA-inspected. Shop the Wild Boar Meat catalog at beckandbulow.com for the full range of cuts delivered nationwide.