Name: Wild Boar with Spaetzle
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) wild boar meat; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup (240ml) red wine; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp rosemary; salt and pepper to taste; spaetzle (homemade or store-bought)

A hearty German dish featuring slow-cooked wild boar served with soft egg noodles.

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
Add the wild boar meat, cooking until browned on all sides. Pour in the red wine, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Skim any foam that rises to the surface.
While the boar cooks, prepare the spaetzle according to package instructions or your preferred method.
Serve the wild boar with spaetzle, optionally with a side of roasted vegetables.