Follow these steps for perfect results
wild game
cut into pieces
salted lard
thinly sliced
onions
cut in small pieces
cold water
flour
salt
baking powder
water
potatoes
sliced
Preheat oven to 325F.
In an ovenproof casserole dish, melt thin slices of salted lard on the stove.
Add the pieces of onion and brown them slightly.
Add the pieces of wild game.
Add 2 cups of cold water.
Cover the casserole and put in the preheated oven.
Cook at 325F for 30 minutes.
Lower the temperature to 225F and cook for 4 hours.
A half hour before the end of cooking time, add some sliced potatoes to the broth around the meat.
Add spoonfuls of bannock dough to the broth around the meat.
Prepare Bannock Dough: Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder).
Add water to the dry ingredients until the dough feels like a soft earlobe (achieve a soft consistency).
Expert advice for the best results
For a richer flavor, marinate the wild game overnight.
Add other root vegetables like carrots or parsnips.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve hot in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve with crusty bread.
Serve with a side salad.
Pairs well with the richness of the meat.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Historically a resourceful way to utilize wild game.
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