“La Norcineria”, “Specialità toscane”
(Pork butcher, Tuscan specialties)
Via Sant'Antonino
Florence, April 2014
“Why are boar hunted? Apart from the fact that they taste good (think Cinghiali al umido) [or any other recipe you can link to] but they cause a lot of damage to gardens and trees. This sounds harsh (you can only really appreciate the murderous qualities needed to shoot the creatures after your lovingly planted vegetable garden has been entirely rooted up) but these animals also breed terribly fast. Originally the Wild Boar had one or two young every year, thus sustaining a balanced population. Unfortunately the domestic (and prolific) pig came into the genetic mix and created a hybrid Boar which produces between 4 – 10 offspring each pregnancy. Thus the countryside is overpopulated and hunting is a sensible solution.” (The Wild Boar Survival Guide, Under the Tuscan Gun)
That would really catch your attention on the street! It is the face only a (or its) mother could love.
ReplyDeleteInteresting......I know that can be mean.
ReplyDeleteWe have "wild boar" here, too, but I think they are different from the European ones. Not long ago I read about wild boars wreaking havoc in a German church.
ReplyDeleteWild Boar is a brand of meat in this country and, while expensive, is very good.
I shouild have said "Boar's Head" is the brand, and involves more than just meat, but also cheeses, etc.
ReplyDeleteYou're making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteI brought back some boar from Nuremberg and cooked it this week for Christmas!