Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds wild boar shoulder
- 2 cups lard
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the wild boar shoulder with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the lard over medium heat and add garlic.
- Once garlic is fragrant, add the wild boar shoulder and ensure it’s fully submerged in lard.
- Cover and transfer to the oven, cooking for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Let it cool, then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Let the confit cool completely before packaging for storage.
- Serve with crusty bread or use in tacos for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Confit
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg