Fireweed Honey Roasted Caribou
Fireweed Honey Roasted Caribou is a traditional Yup'ik dish that combines the rich flavors of caribou meat with the sweetness of fireweed honey. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs caribou meat, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fireweed honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix the fireweed honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the caribou meat chunks with the honey mixture.
- Place the coated meat in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 40g
- Fat
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
Supplies
Roasting Pan Bowl
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Fireweed Honey Roasted Caribou with a side of wild rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a more intense flavor, marinate the caribou meat in the honey mixture overnight before roasting.
Cost
$30