Baratheon Boar Ribs Recipe
Apr 1, 2012 2:01 pm
A Game of Thrones tribute to a king who pigged out
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The modern-day threat of death by wild boar is basically nil, so honor a great king by serving boar ribs at your next feast.
A king has the luxury of being able to order what he wishes, and after a vigorous hunt it’s understandable that he would want a fine boar to consume. While he rides alongside the son he can’t quite relate to, King Robert makes sure to demand that such a meal will be ready for him and his knights upon their return. The poor boar, however, is not unlike the rotund king who has seen better days before seeming so tempting of a target for his enemies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 bulb fennel, core and brown parts removed, chopped
1 tart apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup sour cream, (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onion, minced
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs or stuffing mix
4 double-thick boar or pork rib chops, 7-8 ounces each
8 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 1/2 hour
Directions:
- Cook the fennel and tart apple in the wine, covered, for about 20 minutes. Be sure to keep it wet by adding liquid as needed. Don’t let it dry out.
- When the fennel and apple are very soft, add the butter, caraway seeds, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Stir lightly; then remove from heat. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, apple, and rosemary. Cook about 2 minutes; then mix in the bread crumbs or stuffing mix.
- Fill the pockets of the chops with the breadcrumb mixture, securing openings with toothpicks.
- Set the grill to medium and brown chops over direct heat.
- Place on indirect heat, cover, and grill for about 15 minutes per side. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Spoon some fennel sauce onto each chop before serving.
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
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