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German Wild Boar and Spaetzle

Name: German Wild Boar and Spaetzle
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (680g) wild boar meat; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, grated; 1 celery stalk, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup (240ml) beef broth; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp marjoram; salt and pepper to taste; spaetzle (homemade or store-bought)

A rich and flavorful dish of slow-cooked wild boar served with traditional German spaetzle noodles.

150 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
Add the wild boar meat and brown on all sides. Stir in caraway seeds and marjoram.
Pour in the beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 2-2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Prepare the spaetzle according to your method or package instructions.
Serve the wild boar with spaetzle, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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