Wild Pig Fresh Ham

[Bill Miller]

A friend brought me one. We thought about brining and roasting. Maybe stuffing with garlic colves and vegis and braising in cheesecloth overnite? Any ideas would be welcome.

[annecros]

A friend brought me one.  We thought about brining and roasting.  Maybe stuffing with garlic colves and vegis and braising in cheesecloth overnite? Any ideas would be welcome.

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I would certainly brine. Wild pig can taste a little bit "off" depending upon what the pig was eating all its life and its age. Roasting is the way to go, as well. Sounds like you have a good plan, but I am sure that others that have more experience than I will chime in with suggestions.

[Old Timer]

A friend brought me one.  We thought about brining and roasting.  Maybe stuffing with garlic colves and vegis and braising in cheesecloth overnite? Any ideas would be welcome.

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I would certainly brine. Wild pig can taste a little bit "off" depending upon what the pig was eating all its life and its age. Roasting is the way to go, as well. Sounds like you have a good plan, but I am sure that others that have more experience than I will chime in with suggestions.

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Wild pig can acquire a gamey flavor.

In the past, I have used a milk marinade (allowing the meat to soak overnight in plain milk in the refrigerator.) This removed most of the gamey taste and allowed the meat to absorb moisture.

Afterward, I coated the meat with a good homemade dry rub and roasted it.

It was very good.