Roast Wild Boar Recipe

2 1/4 - 3 lb loin wild boar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika pepper
4 oz bacon slices
10 cloves
1 c oil
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 c apple juice
1 c stock
5 tbsp cranberry sauce

Wild boar used for this recipe should be young. Trim the meat and rub in salt and paprika. Wrap bacon slices around the meat and stick with cloves. Place in a roasting pan with the oil and roast in a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) for 1 to 11/2 hours. Transfer the meat to a serving dish.

Remove the excess fat from the pan and stir in flour. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring. Gradually stir in the apple juice and stock. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Stir in the cranberry sauce and seasonings. Serve with the boar.

Potato croquettes are a good accompanying vegetable to this dish.

YIELD: Serves Six