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Wild Boar Makes an Incredible Burger

Wild Boar Ground Makes An Incredible Tasting Burger the Whole Family Will Enjoy.

Whether You Make it In a Fry Pan or On the Barbecue, They are Sure to Become a Favorite.

We all love a good burger. A burger is a popular sandwich that’s delicious, easy to prepare and tastes great. Wild boar burgers are perfect for the grill at your next BBQ or party. Northfork wild boar ground meat has no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. It’s naturally good for you. Compared to pork, Wild Boar is lower in calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and higher in protein – higher in protein than pork, beef, lamb and chicken.  Wild boar tastes like a cross between pork and beef, with a unique juicy succulence. The meat is a bit darker, perhaps due to the healthy iron content and Northfork wild boar meat does not taste gamey at all.

How to Cook Wild Boar in the Fry Pan

 

  • Take an amount of ground wild boar and roll into a ball. Flatten slightly. The patty should be 1/3″ thick and slightly larger than the bun.
  • Allow the patties to set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Add oil (canola) to fry pan and heat to medium high
  • Cook the burgers thoroughly (about 5-6 minutes each side). They should reach a temperature of 160°.
  • Remove the burgers from the pan and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

How to Cook a Wild Boar Burger on the Grill

  • Take an amount of ground wild boar and roll into a ball. Flatten slightly. The patty should be 1/3″ thick and slightly larger than the bun.
  • Spray a bit of canola oil on the patty so it doesn’t stick to the grill
  • Allow the patties to set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Grill the burger on high (400°) for about 5-6 minutes per side. The burger should be cooked through and reach a temperature of 160°.
  • You may also fry the burgers until 75% done and then transfer them to a hot grill to finish cooking.

Preparing a Wild Boar Ground Patty

Recipe #1

  • 2 pounds of wild boar ground meat
  • 1 Medium onion diced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Egg lightly beaten
  • ¼ Cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 of your favorite buns or French bread
  • Cajun Tartar Sauce*
  • 4 kaiser buns

Preparation:

Blend all the ingredients together. Form patties of 1/3″ thickness. An 8 ounce patty is perfect. Refrigerate for an hour. Broil or grill until well done about 5-6 minutes per side

Wild Boar Patty Recipe #2

  • 2 lbs of Ground Wild Boar
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme and rosemary (or to taste)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 buns
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 white or red onion sliced
  • 4 pieces of iceberg lettuce
  • 4 slices of cheese
  • Mayonnaise sauce***

Preparation:

Place ground wild boar in a mixing bowl and combine being careful not to overwork the meat.
Form meat mixture into four 1/3 oz patties and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients for sauce together and set aside.

The last 5 minutes of cooking, place the sliced onion on the grill. The last minute of cooking place the cheese on the burgers and the buns on the grill if desired.
Remove everything from the grill and build burgers with sauce on bun, burger patty, tomato, lettuce and grilled onions. Enjoy!

Wild Boar Burger Toppings

  • All condiments that work well with pork will work just as well with wild boar.
  • a mild blue cheese or brie will add richness and an incredible flavour. Why not experiment with different types of cheeses on your wild boar burger. American slices or cheddar also work well as topping for your burger.
  • fruit (especially apples, prunes, and berries) are perfect for wild boar as well as herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
  • Grilled red peppers
  • Cajun Tartar sauce*
  • Barbecue Sauce: Store bought or homemade. **
  • Mayonnaise sauce***
  • chopped and sauted bacon and onions

**How to make a barbecue sauce

Ingredients:

  • 12-ounce can cola 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon  black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Barbecue Sauce Preparation:

  1. Heat oil in medium sauce pan; sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add cola and reduce by half.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Blend sauce until a smooth consistency.
  5. Stir in sliced green onions.

*Cajun Tartar Sauce

  • ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish

***Mayonnaise Sauce

  • 2 tbs. mayonnaise
  • 1 tbs. ketchup
  • 2 tbs. pickle relish
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar

Bacon and Cranberry Chutney

  • Bacon chopped
  • Onions diced
  • Cranberries
  • Cranberry juice

preparation:

Saute onions and bacon in a skillet until soft. Add the cranberries and some cranberry juice to deglaze. This is a great topping for wild boar burgers.

Wild Boar is sometimes referred to as “the wild version of the other white meat.” Replacing traditional ground pork with ground wild boar can greatly increase the flavour of almost any dish. Wild Boar meat tastes slightly sweet and nutty due to its diet of foraged nuts and other foods from the forest. All our wild boar meat is low in sodium and gluten free. Check out our blog for recipes. Find out more about this delicious and nutritious meat.

One More Wild Boar Burger from Jamie Oliver

Wild Boar  Burger Wine Pairings:

A glass of pinot noir or your favourite beer goes great with a wild boar burger. Or serve with my favorite drink…a gourmet root beer.