Bear Meat Pie
Bear meat pie is a hearty, savory pastry originating from North American frontier and wilderness cuisine, where foraged or hunted bear meat is slow-cooked with vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, then encased in a flaky pie crust. The filling is typically seasoned with herbs like thyme and rosemary, and sometimes includes a rich gravy made from pan drippings. It's a rustic dish that reflects a tradition of using locally available game in home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein due to the lean bear meat, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut and crust. It provides significant iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per generous serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 slice (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, bear meat pie is tied to historical practices of subsistence hunting and resourcefulness in remote areas. Nutritionally, bear meat is exceptionally lean and dense in protein, making it a more nutrient-dense alternative to beef in this traditional pie format.
