Cinghiale in Dolceforte (Tuscan Wild Boar Stew) with Chocolate & Orange Gemelli
Serving Size: 4-6
Prep Time: 4 Hours
Cook Time: 2 Hours, 40 Minutes
Total Time: 6 Hours, 40 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle’s Chocolate & Orange Gemelli
2 cups red wine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 yellow onions, divided
2 carrots, divided
2 stalks celery, divided
2 bay leaves, divided
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. each: ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
2-1/2 lb wild boar, stew beef, or pork shoulder, cut into 2" pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper flakes
3-1/2 oz. prosciutto, finely chopped
1/2 cup prunes, plumped in a small amount of water, drained & chopped
1 orange, zested
1 Tbsp. pine nuts
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring red wine, vinegars, 1 onion (peeled & halved), 1 carrot and 1 celery stalk (coarsely chopped), 1 bay leaf, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to boil. Remove from heat and let marinade cool completely.
- Submerge raw meat in marinade and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. Strain meat and vegetables, discarding vegetables and reserve liquid.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and add garlic, cooking until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add remaining onion, carrot and celery (chopped finely) and sauté until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add chili flakes and prosciutto and sauté for additional 1 minute.
- Pat meat dry with paper towel and add to pot, cooking until just browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in strained marinade and bring to simmer. Add 1 bay leaf and prunes. Cover and let simmer over low heat until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Stir orange zest, pine nuts and grated chocolate into stew and stir until chocolate is melted and ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Divide the pasta into serving dishes and top with stew. Enjoy!
