47 © 2017 2019 STEW MEAT Approx. 2 x 5lb Wild boar stew meat can be cooked similarly to pork stew meat with more flavorful results. BUTCHER INFORMATION: Hand-cut for consistently high quality. Cut from the Leg, Shoulder, and Neck primals. COOKING/PLATING TIPS: Stew meat needs to be stewed or braised until tender. When developing stew recipes, try traditional pork or game meat flavor pairings. MENU TYPE: Low Price Point. Wild boar stew would make an excellent addition to a wide variety of American or European menus. HINDSHANKS Wild boar hindshanks are packed with connective tissue that melts into braising liquids as gelatin, giving them extra body & mouthfeel. Shanks are an excellent braising cut that has more definition on the plate (thanks to the bone) than boneless cuts. They can also be roasted. BUTCHER INFORMATION: Cut from the hind Leg. Hock off. Bone in. COOKING/PLATING TIPS: A flavorful braising or slow roasting cut. Serve one shank per serving. MENU TYPE: Low Price Point. Wild boar hindshanks can be used in a wide variety of braised dishes, both those specifically developed for boar and those created for pork shanks. BONELESS NECKS Affordable and very flavorful, the boneless neck (aka collar) is an excellent stewing, braising, or grinding cut. BUTCHER INFORMATION: Cut from the Neck. COOKING/PLATING TIPS: Should be stewed or braised until tender. Can also be ground for use in sauces, burgers, meatballs, meatloaf & more. MENU TYPE: Low Price Point. Dishes made with braised or ground wild boar feature well on European, bistro, gastropub, American & fine dining menus. WILD BOAR BACON Wild boar bacon is leaner than conventional pork bacon with a bold flavor and meatier texture. BUTCHER INFORMATION: Cured & smoked. Slab (unsliced) bacon. COOKING/PLATING TIPS: Wild boar slab bacon can be sliced to desired thickness or cubed; it can be prepared and used in similar applications as pork bacon. Since wild boar is leaner than conventional pork, the bacon will cook more quickly. MENU TYPE: Any Price Point. An asset in a variety of cuisines and menu types, wild boar bacon can be used as an upgrade from conventional pork bacon.