Serves 4 For the meat 800 g wild boar sausages (small) Oil for searing Salt Pepper For the vegetables 1 medium-sized red cabbage (approx. 600 g) 4 shallots Olive oil 2 tsp. maple syrup 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar Salt Pepper 2 organic oranges 100 g sugar 150 g walnut […]
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Ragout of wild boar with mountain-spinach dumplings
For the ragout 600 g fillet of young wild boar 150 g chanterelle mushrooms 1 tbsp. clarified butter (ghee) 1 onion 100 g peas 1 tbsp. flour 200 ml white wine 200 ml cream ½ tbsp. grated organic lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt Pepper Fresh chives For the […]
Read MoreScotch eggs with salad of wild greens
For the Scotch eggs 800 g mince of wild boar 10 eggs ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Pinch of nutmeg 2 spring onions 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. chives, chopped 1 tsp. mustard 1 tsp. barbecue sauce 100 g flour 300 g breadcrumbs 1 handful of wild […]
Read MorePursuing the elusive chamois
When we set out before dawn, the mountains are barely visible against the blue-black firmament. But soon their jagged silhouette stands out clearly from the horizon and the sky turns a vibrant orange. One by one, the last points of light on the opposite slope go out. A small mountain […]
Read MoreGrilled neck steak of wild boar in ground-ivy marinade
For the meat 800 g neck of wild boar 2 handfuls of ground-ivy leaves (Glechoma hederacea) 3 cloves of garlic 100 g pine nuts 100 ml olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. honey For the herb butter 5 ground-ivy stems (Glechoma hederacea) Some chives Some chervil […]
Read MoreVenison tartare with nettle rösti
For the meat 400 g saddle of venison (off the bone) 2 shallots 2 egg yolks 3 stems of parsley 2 anchovy filets 10 capers 4 small pickled gherkins 2 dashes of Tabasco Salt Pepper For the rösti 3 handfuls of young stinging-nettle leaves 500 g hard-boiling potatoes (not mealy) […]
Read MoreAfrica in our hearts
“Mama, when are we going to Africa again?” Johannes lowers the spoon he was about to dip into his muesli and studies my face carefully. I know how eagerly he awaits my answer; he has probably been keeping his request under wraps for a while. After all, long-distance travel is […]
Read MoreSpicy venison-peach kebabs with herb chimichurri
400 g saddle of venison 4 peaches 16 strips of bacon 16 Padrón peppers (whole) 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley 10 stems of fresh cilantro 2 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lime Salt Black pepper Sugar 1 small chili pepper (or chili flakes) Wash the parsley and […]
Read MoreChamois success in deep snow
All you can hear is the soft groaning and creaking of the tall spruce trees, barely moving in the wind. Otherwise, it’s completely still in the mountains as we leave behind our cozy hunting lodge and step into the crisp alpine air. The snow seems to have swallowed all sounds. […]
Read MorePumpkin stuffed with Middle-Eastern style venison
Serves 4 4 small pumpkins or squashes (e.g. Hokkaido, butternut, sweet dumpling) 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 pomegranate 1 red onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. ginger (freshly grated) 400 g ground venison 1 can of diced tomatoes 50 g […]
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