Typical dish of Perugia
Wild Boar Stew
Wild boar stew is a hearty, enveloping dish in which the dark game meat cooks slowly until it becomes exceptionally tender. The sauce, thick and fragrant with red wine, tomato, and aromatic herbs, releases deep aromas of woodland and spices. Each bite balances intensity and softness, with a juicy texture that invites you to mop up the sauce with bread. It’s a main course meant to be shared in the colder seasons, often served with rustic bread or polenta.
Season: Autunno-Inverno€12–20
Why it matters
In Perugia and the hills of Umbria, wild boar represents a direct link to hunting culture and the rural cooking traditions of the inland countryside. Preparing it as a stew is a family and communal tradition tied to autumn tables and village festivals. The dish reflects the region’s rural identity, where the forest and its game are an integral part of local gastronomy.
Origin story
The preparation of wild boar stew originates in Umbrian peasant cooking, where game meat was marinated and slowly cooked to tenderize it and highlight its intense flavor. Over time the recipe was enriched with local red wine, tomato, and aromatic herbs, becoming one of the signature dishes of the regional tradition. Today it remains a constant presence in trattorias and at festivals dedicated to hunting and local cuisine.
Typical ingredients
carne di cinghialevino rosso umbropomodorocipollasedanocarotaallororosmarino
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