PORK TO TASTE LIKE WILD BOAR

Pork to Taste Like Wild Boar image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pints red wine
1 cup red wine vinegar
4 carrots, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 bay leaves
1 bunch parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 cup whole peppercorns
16 juniper berries, crushed
Coarse salt to taste to taste
1 9-pound leg pork
2 pints chicken or pork stock
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients except the pork, stock, olive oil and flour in a large saucepan and simmer for five minutes. Cool.
Score the fat on the pork to allow the marinade to seep in. Put the pork in a large non-aluminum container and cover with marinade. Cover and leave refrigerated or in a cool place for four days, turning occasionally.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove the meat from the marinade. Wipe it dry.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy braising pan and brown the meat on all sides. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan bring the marinade and its vegetables to boil.
Remove the meat from the braising pan and stir in the flour. Gradually add the marinade through a strainer. Stir until smooth and add enough stock to make a thick sauce. Return the meat to the pan.
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until pork comes away from the bone. Transfer to a heated serving dish.
Pour off excess fat from the sauce and pour the sauce into a small saucepan. Bring to boil and reduce slightly. Correct seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 847, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 70 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1369 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams