Wild Boar Mince, 500g

Wild Boar Mince 500g is a 500g pack of wild boar mince — an outstanding alternative to beef or pork mince with a far more complex, deeply savoury flavour. The mince is made from whole cuts of wild boar. As a result, it retains the breed’s distinctive dark colour and intense flavour. Furthermore, it is extremely versatile — it can replace beef mince in almost any recipe and adds a richness that elevates familiar dishes considerably.

About Wild Boar — The Original Pork

Wild boar is the ancestor of all domestic pigs. It roams freely across forests and woodland across Europe. Furthermore, it is the original source of the pork flavours that selective breeding has steadily diminished. However, wild boar has never been domesticated in the same way. As a result, it retains a depth of flavour and a muscular, well-exercised character that domestic pork simply cannot replicate. In particular, the meat is darker — a deep, almost mahogany red — reflecting the animal’s active lifestyle and natural, foraged diet. Furthermore, the fat is distributed differently from domestic pork. It is leaner overall, but what fat there is carries an intense, nutty, woodland character. Additionally, wild boar has a lower cholesterol content than standard pork. This makes it a genuinely nutritious as well as exceptional-tasting choice.

The wild boar used by The Artisan Food Company is sourced from carefully managed populations. In particular, it is humanely culled in season, handled with care and butchered to a high standard. As a result, the quality is consistently excellent throughout the year. Furthermore, wild boar benefits from slow, gentle cooking in most preparations. The muscular meat responds beautifully to braising, marinating and long, slow roasting. However, thinner cuts such as steaks can also be cooked quickly over high heat. In contrast to domestic pork, wild boar should never be overcooked. It has less intramuscular fat to keep it moist, so precision matters. Moreover, a brief marinade in red wine, juniper and herbs adds an extra layer of complexity. In particular, this complements the wild flavour perfectly.

How to Cook & Serve

To get the very best from Wild Boar Mince 500g:

• Use in a slow-cooked wild boar Bolognese with red wine, tomatoes and herbs — cook for at least 2 hours.
• Form into burgers or meatballs seasoned with garlic, fennel seeds and smoked paprika.
• Furthermore, use as a filling for a game pie, stuffed pasta or a savoury tart.
• Additionally, a wild boar and lentil shepherd’s pie makes a remarkable alternative to the classic lamb version.

Perfect Pairings

Wild Boar Mince 500g pairs beautifully with:

• Pappardelle or rigatoni for a wild boar Bolognese or ragu
• A robust Barbera d’Asti, Chianti or full-bodied Grenache
• Fresh sage, rosemary and a generous hand of Parmesan to finish
• Crusty sourdough to mop up any braising sauce or ragu

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown. Remove from packaging 20 minutes before cooking and allow to come to room temperature. Wild boar also freezes very well — freeze on the day of delivery for best results. Furthermore, defrost slowly in the fridge overnight rather than at room temperature. Delivered fresh and chilled, ready to cook.

However you cook it, Wild Boar Mince 500g brings a depth of flavour to the table. It is quite unlike anything from a domestic pig. Moreover, it is an ingredient that rewards those who take the time to cook it well.