Cinghiale in Umido

Cinghiale in Umido is a traditional Italian wild boar stew that combines rich flavors with hearty ingredients. This dish offers a comforting and robust experience, perfect for showcasing the unique taste of wild game meat.

Ingredients

• Wild boar meat - 400 grams, cubed
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red wine - 150 ml
• Canned tomatoes - 200 grams, crushed
• Bay leaves - 2
• Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chicken broth - 200 ml
• Parsley - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cubed wild boar meat. Brown the meat on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
7. Remove the bay leaves and rosemary sprig. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in iron, supporting healthy blood circulation.

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