Pemmican Recipe

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Hey folks, Jacob Allen here on Beyond the Bayou Blog, ready to share a tasty treat with you all: Easy Pemmican Snack Bites! These homemade snacks are packed with flavor and super easy to make up.

Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll love making this.

Imagine hearty pemmican bites filled with savory beef and sweet berries, perfect for a quick energy boost on the go. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have these bites ready in a flash.

Great for any time you need a pick-me-up or a tasty snack, these pemmican bites will soon become a staple in your snack lineup. Let’s dive in and enjoy these yummy treats together!

Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional Native American food made from dried meat, fat, and berries. It's a high-energy, shelf-stable food that was historically used by explorers and travelers. This recipe utilizes lean beef, rendered beef fat, dried berries, and salt to create a nutritious and long-lasting snack.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Anne Carter

Servings: 12 Servings

Equipment

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  Dehydrator or oven
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  Food processor or mortar
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  Pestle
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  Pan or mold for Shaping
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  Measuring Cups

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Lbs Beef lean, preferably
• ▢ 1 Lb Rendered Beef Fat
• ▢ 1 Cup Dried Berries such as cranberries or blueberries
• ▢ Salt to taste

Instructions

• Start by finely shredding the beef into thin strips.
• Dry the beef strips either in a dehydrator or in the oven at a low temperature until completely dried.
• Once the beef is dried, grind it into a powder using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
• Mix the powdered beef with an equal amount of rendered beef fat.
• Add dried berries and salt to the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
• Press the mixture into a pan or mold and allow it to cool and solidify.
• Cut the solidified pemmican into desired serving sizes.

Notes

1. Ensure the beef is lean and free from excess fat to prevent the pemmican from becoming greasy.
2. Experiment with different types of dried berries for variation in flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g

Time For My Personal Tips!

Tip 1: Use a combination of sweet and tart dried berries for a balanced flavor profile.

Tip 2: Adjust the salt to your preference, keeping in mind that it acts as a preservative.

Tip 3: Store pemmican in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Tip 4: Cut pemmican into smaller pieces for convenient snacking on the go.

Here Are Some Tips For Drying Meat:

1. Ground beef is a great option for pemmican. It’s affordable, easy to find, and simple to grind into powder. Any lean cut works well, like loin or sirloin.
2. To make one pound of dry meat powder, you’ll need about six pounds of fresh meat.
3. Use raw meat for drying; don’t cook it beforehand.
4. To powderize the meat, you can use a blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle.

Add Different Varieties To Your Recipe:

1. Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a hint of warmth and flavor.
2. Incorporate honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
3. Mix in chopped nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.Experiment with adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.

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