When we go to our trusted butcher or to our game supplier, we almost always tend to buy the same meat. By now we have learned to know them and we know how to cook them without problems. Stopping here, however, is a mistake. There are other products that pass before our eyes and deserve more attention. Just a few days ago we talked about a meat that very few know and rich in omega 3. Today we will continue our exploration journey to discover another extraordinary product of animal origin. There is very little fat and a cascade of health-promoting minerals in this often overlooked meat. Before understanding what it is, a premise is essential. Like any animal derivative we must take it in the right way and without exceeding the doses recommended by a doctor or nutritionist.
Very few fats and a cascade of health-promoting minerals in this often ignored meat
The meat we are going to talk about today is hare meat. The hare belongs to the group of “furred game” animals and is very widespread in our territories. But few know its properties thoroughly.
Hare meat is one of the leanest ever and 100 grams provide 114 calories. About 4 less than that of rabbit, one of the most recommended for low-calorie diets.
The low fat and calorie content is not the only positive feature of the hare. This meat is very rich in iron and contains good amounts of phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. All minerals that can help control blood pressure levels and improve brain and cardiovascular health.
In addition, hare meat has no particular contraindications except that of specific animal allergy. The only negative is that it is slightly tougher than other meats. But if we learn to cook it the right way we can solve this problem too.
How to cook hare meat
Before talking about recipes, we need to learn how to treat hare meat. Like almost all game products, hare meat also needs aging before being eaten. In this way we will give it back its original flavor and we will be able to make it more tender.
The second step is that of marinating. We can use wine, spices like oregano and sage and some aromatic herbs. The marinade will help soften the strong flavor of the meat.
Once treated, hare meat lends itself to many recipes. We can cook it in jugged or roast. Or stewed over a bed of porcini mushrooms.
The advice of the chefs, however, is to try the hare ragù at least once. It is a highly prized dish and will give the palate unique sensations.
Deepening
We often ignore it but this very lean meat is a concentrate of minerals essential for health