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Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust

and Pomegranate Sauce
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Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust

Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust - The fine crust and lively sauce are as delicious as the tender flesh

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Health Score:
72 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
55 min.
Preparation
Calories:
459
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

With only about 3.5 percent fat, even the less lean parts of wild boar are significantly "slimmer" than the meat of breeding pigs. And because it is only moderately used in butter and cream pots, the fine venison dish remains a figure-friendly pleasure with plenty of protein, B vitamins and minerals despite the crust.

Wild boar fillet - like game in general - should always be fried thoroughly and never eaten raw or semi-raw, because although food controls are comprehensive and strict, germs can never be completely ruled out.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie459 cal.(22 %)
Protein28 g(29 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates32 g(21 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.9 mg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin11.3 mg(94 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate21 μg(7 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin6.1 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂4.4 μg(147 %)
Vitamin C7 mg(7 %)
Potassium709 mg(18 %)
Calcium47 mg(5 %)
Magnesium56 mg(19 %)
Iron3.5 mg(23 %)
Iodine15 μg(8 %)
Zinc3.6 mg(45 %)
Saturated fatty acids7.9 g
Uric acid199 mg
Cholesterol96 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
500 grams Wild boar fillet
salt
peppers
1 Tbsp Canola oil
2 sprigs rosemary
1 slice dark Whole Wheat Bread (about 50 grams)
30 grams Walnut
1 egg
2 large pomegranates
200 milliliters Game stock (from a jar)
½ tsp pickled green peppers (from a jar)
½ tsp pickled red peppers (Pondicherry pepper)
2 Tbsps Crème fraiche (about 40 grams)
400 grams
1 pinch sugar
1 Tbsp butter (about 15 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Paper towel, 1 Large knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Skillet, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 flat Casserole dish, 1 Mini food processor, 1 Bowl, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Teaspoon, 1 large Pot (with lid), 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 1

Rinse wild boar fillet, pat dry and cut into slices (medallions). Season with salt and pepper.

2.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the medallions over high heat for exactly 3-4 minutes on each side.

3.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 3

Remove from heat, place in a shallow baking dish or a roasting pan and let stand briefly.

4.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse rosemary, shake dry, pluck needles and chop finely.

5.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 5

Tear whole-wheat bread into pieces and chop coarsely in a mini food processor with 2/3 of the walnuts.

6.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 6

Combine the bread mixture and about ¾ of rosemary in a bowl. Separate the egg and add egg white to the bowl (save egg yolk for another use). Season with salt and pepper and stir.

7.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 7

Cut pomegranates in half and squeeze out 3 halves with a juicer. From the other half, detach the seeds with a teaspoon.

8.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 8

Pour pomegranate juice and seeds with the game stock into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.

9.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 9

Distribute bread mixture over the medallions and press down slightly to adhere. Broil below the oven broiler or on the top rack in a preheated oven at 220°C (fan 200°C, gas mark 3-4)(approximately 425°F/convection 400°F) until the crust browns, 8-12 minutes.

10.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 10

Meanwhile, allow pomegranate juice and game stock to boil for 5-6 minutes over high heat. Crush pickled peppercorns slightly with a knife back and stir in.

11.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 11

Stir in crème fraîche and let the sauce simmer until creamy, another 2-3 minutes.

12.
Wild Boar Medallions with Walnut Crust preparation step 12

Meanwhile, cook the noodles in salted water over medium heat according to package instructions. Season sauce with salt, pepper and 1 pinch of sugar. Finely chop remaining walnuts. Drain the noodles, put them back into the pan, swirl in the butter and mix with walnuts and remaining rosemary. Serve the noodles with wild boar medallions and the sauce.