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.

Fireweed Honey Roasted Caribou

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the fireweed honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the caribou meat chunks with the honey mixture.
  4. 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.
  5. 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