Boar Loin and Pumpkin Stew Recipe

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Do your part to help reduce the populations of feral swine. They’re tearing up the countryside across the sunbelt of America.

Pumpkin is not just for carving and pies, it’s a savory addition to a hearty stew that adds flavor, body and color. If fresh pumpkin is not handy, canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) will work in a pinch.

Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 3-4 hours

Ingredients:

• 4 cups boneless feral hog, trimmed of fat and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
• Hi Mountain Garlic Pepper Rub Blend (or substitute salt, pepper and garlic powder)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 strips bacon, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 ½ cups diced celery
• 1 ½ cups diced red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh pumpkin flesh, diced
• Parsley for garnish

Directions: