Today Gourmet Foods of NC - Wild Boar Baby Back Ribs One of the only true wild meats available in the United States, our wild boar baby back ribs are sourced from small ranches outside San Antonio, Texas, where the pigs are feral and allowed to roam free. The animals graze on a diet of wild nuts, fruits, and roots, which gives the meat the deliciously sweet and nutty flavor we love until they're humanely trapped and transported for slaughter – never hunted. These wild pork ribs are never given antibiotics, hormones, or steroids. Like pork, which is only darker and leaner, wild boar meat is sweet and slightly nutty and pairs well with many flavors. Enjoy the distinctive taste with your favorite BBQ sauce, simple citrus marinade, or a dry rub that brings the heat. You’ll find many ways to enjoy this rack of ribs, so improvise wildly. Their natural diet includes nuts, fruits, roots, and tubers, creating a unique flavor profile different from domestic pork. Baby back ribs are cut from the top of the rib cage, near the backbone. Spare ribs are cut from the bottom of the rib cage. The farther down the rib cage you go, the meatier the ribs become. That is why spare ribs take longer to cook. KEY FEATURES Native Texas feral pigsHormone-free, steroid-free, antibiotic-freeNatural diet includes wild nuts, fruits, pecans, rootsHumanely trappedTruly wild boar PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS Best Method: Thaw in Refrigerator Overnight- Roasting – Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place chops in a roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 15 minutes per side or to the desired doneness. The Second Best Method is to thaw in the Refrigerator Overnight. Grilling: Season each side, then grill over medium heat, basting frequently with your favorite barbecue sauce. The Quickest Method is to keep the product in its packaging and submerge it in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes or until completely thawed. Grilling: Season each side and grill over medium fire, basting frequently with your favorite barbecue sauce.