Boar: Wild Boar Kraut Casserole
Source of Recipe
Chris' Wild Game Recipes
List of Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil�
6 bone in boar chops or (substitute) (4 oz. ea.), 3/4 to 1 inch thick�
1 jar (2 lb..) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 to 1 1/2 lb.. smoked Polish sausage links (about 6)�
4 cloves garlic, minced�
14 juniper berries�
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt�
1 bay leaf�
2 1/3 cups dark beer�
1 1/2 cups shredded peeled potatoes�
1 med. red cooking apple, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks�
1 med. green cooking apple, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks�
1 med. yellow cooking apple, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks Recipe
Heat oven to 350 F. In 6 quart oven proof Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil over medium - high heat.� Add boar chops. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until meat is browned on both sides. Remove from heat.� Remove chops from pan. Set aside.� Into same Dutch oven, spoon half of sauerkraut. Top with chops and sausages.�
In medium mixing bowl, combine remaining sauerkraut, the garlic, berries, pepper, salt and bay leaf.� Spoon mixture over chops and sausage. Pour beer over mixture. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Stir in potatoes and apples.� Cover and bake for 30 to 45 minutes longer, or until apples are tender.� Remove and discard bay leaf.� Serve with thick slices of crusty bread, if desired.
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