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Cinghiale in Salmì

Wild boar braised in red wine · Juniper & bay · Polenta & porcini

Cinghiale in salmì is one of Tuscany’s most iconic game dishes. Wild boar is marinated overnight in red wine with juniper berries and bay leaves, then slowly braised until tender and deeply aromatic. Traditionally served with creamy polenta and forest mushrooms.

Tuscan wild boar stew served with polenta and porcini

Ingredients

Base recipe = 1 guest.
  • 300 g wild boar shoulder, cubed
  • 150 ml dry red wine
  • 2 g juniper berries & bay leaves
  • 80 g onion
  • 50 g carrot
  • 50 g celery
  • 20 g tomato paste
  • 40 g porcini mushrooms (rehydrated)
  • 80 g polenta (dry)
  • 80 g spinach
  • 20 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 g sea salt
  • 1 g black pepper

Preparation

  1. Marinate the wild boar overnight in red wine with juniper and bay.
  2. Drain, pat dry, and sear the meat until well browned.
  3. Sauté vegetables, add tomato paste, return meat and wine.
  4. Braise gently for about 3 hours until tender.
  5. Serve over polenta with sautéed porcini and spinach.
Consulting & Catering

Wine Pairing

Piaggia “Il Sasso” Carmignano — structured, dark-fruited and spicy, ideal with wild game and slow braises.