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Local brussels now available at our farm markets ~ $1.98lb. We recommend roasting them - try our yummy recipe below!

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds of brussel sprouts
6 slices of Meridian Double Smoked Bacon
2 Tbls olive oil
2 Tbls maple syrup
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2) Clean and trim brussels sprouts
3) Place brussels sprouts in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to evenly coat
4) Pour the brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper
5) Sprinkle bacon pieces over the Brussels sprouts
6) Drizzle maple syrup over brussels and bacon
7) Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until golden and lightly caramelized ...

This Boar Chop Recipe is easy and delicious and showcases the flavours of the wild boar perfectly. Boar tastes much like pork but richer and not gamey tasting at all. Try our recipe below! Can be baked in a casserole dish if you do not have a Dutch oven!

Oven baked Boar Chops

2-3 Meridian Boar Chops
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Tbls Olive or grape seed oil
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 teas allspice
5 star anise
1 teas whole Cloves
2 whole cinnamon sticks
6 garlic cloves smashed
3-4 cups water

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees
2. Season chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper
3. Heat oil over medium high heat, sear each chop in dutch oven or cast iron frying pan - remove chops from pan
4. Shut off heat and add beef broth to deglaze the pan - then add remaining ingredients (except water) and mix well
5. Add chops back to pan and bring to a simmer then add the water til chops are almost covered
6. Place in oven for 1-2 hours depending on the thickness of your chops. Remove the chops when they reach an internal temp of 180 degrees
7. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Slice your boar chop and spoon the juice from the pan over top of your sliced boar chop. ~ Enjoy ...

Stunning red crimson pears fresh from the Okanagan. These pears are both gorgeous and delicious! A few notes about this pear:

❤️Crimson pears have a lovely red skin and a thick stem
❤️they have yellow colored flesh that is soft and juicy
❤️they have a mild, sweet flavor with a floral aroma.

Best uses:
❤️crimson pears are best used raw to show off their vibrant color
❤️perfect for salads and charcuterie boards
❤️also great eaten by hand as a healthy snack

$2.39lb at our farm market locations:

Maple Ridge
Mission
North Van
Tsawwassen ...