Antica Ricetta del Ragù di Cinghiale alla Cacciatora

wild boar

🥗Healthier: venison

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more accessible and affordable while still providing a rich flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can add sweetness without the alcohol.

Prepare the vegetable broth by boiling 100 gr of celery, 100 gr of carrot, and 100 gr of onion in 1.5 liters of water.

In a separate pot, prepare the wild boar by sautéing 50 gr of celery, 50 gr of carrot, and 50 gr of onion with 2 cloves of garlic, chili pepper to taste, 5 juniper berries, 3 cloves, and herbs (sage, bay leaf, and rosemary) as needed.

Add the wild boar meat and 100 gr of pancetta to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Pour in 500/600 gr of tomato sauce and 1 glass of white or red wine, and let it simmer until the meat is tender.

Cook 100 gr of pappardelle per person according to package instructions.

Serve the pappardelle topped with the wild boar ragù and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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