Roast Wild Boar with Blackberry Glaze | Wild Table

Delving head-first into the sylvan, rustling expanse of Hawaiian rainforests, seeking an elusive game as fascinating as the Wild Boar, stimulates an adrenaline rush like no other. 

Hunting for boar in Hawaii isn't just for sustenance or sport, it's a deep-rooted cultural experience. Waking up before the first light, you set foot deep into the lush, tropical woodlands. Many local hunters lean towards trained dogs to point and corner the boars—listening for their distinct tracking barks echoing can be quite thrilling. With the necessary permits and respect for local hunting rules, the chase begins.

Ethical hunting mandates to aim true ensuring a swift and humane hunt. Upon hunting, the boar is then cleaned and dressed on-site to preserve its freshness for the gastronomic journey ahead.

Back in the rustic farmhouse kitchen, this roast wild boar recipe is a delicate balance between honoring the robust flavor of the wild boar and introducing new elements is a culinary challenge that stirs excitement.

Ingredients

• Whole milk, for soaking
• 1 wild boar tenderloin, about 18 oz
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp rosemary
• 5 oz blackberry jam or preserves

Instructions

1. Soak the wild pig in milk overnight
2. Preheat grill to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
3. Mix the jam, soy sauce and rosemary to make a thin paste
4. Rinse the pig and lightly coat in the blackberry mixture
5. Put pig in grill and cook, basting with blackberry mixture every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 45-50 minutes total.
6. Pull from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes
7. Slice and serve

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