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Wild Boar Tacos

A must-try wild game recipe for your wild board hunters - from MasterChef Legends semifinalist, hunter and outdoorsman, Alejandro Valdivia

October 26, 2023
 
5 out of 5 star rating 4 Reviews
Wild Boar Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound wild boar meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional, for spiciness)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1  teaspoon of oregano 
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of chicken stock 
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Hard or soft taco shells


Toppings:

shredded lettuce, sliced onions ,tomatoes, chopped cilantro, scallion, sour cream, sliced avocado, etc.


Instructions:

  • Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeno pepper (if using). Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  • Add the wild boar meat to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the meat. Stir to coat the meat evenly with the spices, then add the stock .
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the meat simmer for about 3 hours, or until it is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the the dutch oven skillet from heat and squeeze the lime juice over the meat, giving it a final stir.
  • Warm up the taco shells as 
  • To serve, spoon some of the wild boar meat onto each taco shell.
  • Top the tacos with your desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, scallions, sliced onions, tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado, or your favorite bbq sauce.
  • Enjoy your delicious wild boar tacos!


Remember, you can always adjust the seasoning and toppings according to your taste preferences.


Keep it wild!!!

Alejandro participating on the tv show MasterChef.

This recipe was created by Alejandro Valdivia, a two-time competitor on MasterChef, most recently as a semifinalist on MasterChef Legends.

Alejandro posing with his dog, displaying three pheasants he successfully hunted.

Alejandro is an avid hunter, fisher and outdoorsman who has a passion for teaching others how to cook amazing recipes while exploring the great outdoors.

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