Hellraisin' Wild Boar-Wrapped Wild Boar

Directions

1. 1
   Add coals to one half of covered grill.
2. 2
   Allow coals to burn and whiten, producing an even heat with no flame.
3. 3
   Place all rub ingredients in bowl and mix.
4. 4
   With slightly moistened boar shoulder in pan, pat rub (with dry hands) on non-fatty side of boar shoulder.
5. 5
   Be sure to coat all surfaces liberally, even fat and folds.
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   Boar is lean and dries easily in heat.
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   Rub will act as a seal, locking in moisture.
8. 8
   Turn shoulder fat side down and lay bacon strips lengthwise across non-fatty side, pinning them to the shoulder with toothpicks at center and ends, ensuring even coverage of the meat surface.
9. 9
   Any remaining bacon can be added to the ends.
10. 10
    Place shoulder on empty side of grill, bacon side up, and close cover.
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    Cook until internal temperature of pork reaches at least 160 degrees F, roughly 10 hours, depending on size of shoulder.
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    A slow-cooked, well-sealed shoulder should pull apart with tongs.
13. 13
    Note: Less oxygen/air is a good thing.
14. 14
    Coals should smolder slightly, extending burn time at a lower temperature.
15. 15
    Add coals as fire subsides.
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    Repeat at intervals.
17. 17
    175 degrees F is commonly recommended for well-done pork.
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    Cooking times vary according to heat, but can take quite some time and can affect moistness of meat.
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    As a rule, slow, steady heat and time work best.