Barbecued black bear brisket was on the menu at a little game dinner the wife & I attended on Saturday. The other game food options that night were elk, goose, pheasant, duck, and Minnesota walleye (which was our contribution). While I had some mild reservations about eating an omnivorous scavenger, I certainly tried it. This was reportedly not a "garbage bear" in any way (killed far-away from any humanity) and was fairly small (about 250lbs.)
I then went back for seconds (& I believe 3rds). I even tried what they were calling bear "chitlins" as appetizers (I believe they meant "cracklins" if I remember my Appalachian upbringing correctly) which... after some discussions about what chitlens really are (intestines), they then called them "chicharrones" which is a bit-more accurate. Most folks here would know them as "pork rinds". Dessert was a pretty-fair Banana's Foster made with a locally distilled rum (on hand to try as a drink as well) and I had a very good time, but...I fear that I was a bit frightful the next day (which is no fault of the bear).
Another interesting dish we tried was roasted elk shanks, which was shockingly-good as well (elk shanks are normally on my last-thing to do list when I'm processing an animal, need to re-evaluate that one).
I'm likely going to negotiate a swap for some of the rendered bear lard/oil for use with my coming (bespoke) Pennsylvania long rifle. I also hear that bear lard makes for some pretty tasty pie crusts?
Last edited by Lloyd3; 03/06/18 12:54 PM.
