Blecs al Ragù di Cinghiale (Traditional Italian Friulian Blecs with Wild Boar Ragù) Traditional Italian Friulian Blecs with Wild Boar Ragù Story of the Dish Rustic buckwheat blecs and slow-braised wild boar bring together two strong mountain traditions of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 45 minutes | Marinating Time: 8–12 hours | Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Ingredients 2 lb wild boar shoulder 2 cups Refosco for marinade plus 1 cup for cooking Onion, carrot, c

Story of the Dish Polenta with wild boar ragù belongs to the colder, wooded side of central and northern Italian cooking, where game meats, long braises and cornmeal appear naturally at the same table. Wild boar has a more pronounced, mineral flavor than domestic pork, so the best ragù does not try to hide it. Instead, wine, juniper, rosemary and tomato are used to soften and frame that flavor. The polenta underneath should be creamy enough to move slowly on the plate, not cu

Italian Red Wine Braised Wild Boar Story of the Dish Cinghiale Brasato al Vino Rosso is built around the balance of its principal ingredients, correct temperature control, and disciplined seasoning. The preparation should preserve the identity of the main ingredient rather than bury it under unnecessary garnish or excess sauce. The method below follows professional Italian kitchen logic: organize the mise en place first, cook each component to its proper texture, and bring th