Braised Muskrat with Root Vegetables

Braised Muskrat with Root Vegetables recipe videos

Braised Muskrat with Root Vegetables is a traditional North American dish, particularly associated with rural and frontier cuisine. It features slow-cooked muskrat meat simmered with hearty root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions in a flavorful broth or gravy. The dish is known for its rich, gamey flavor and is often prepared during colder months.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with moderate carbohydrates from the root vegetables. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the meat, along with fiber and potassium from the vegetables. A typical serving contains approximately 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	6.2 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Vitamin A	450 IU

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Muskrat is a lean, wild game meat that was historically a valuable food source for Indigenous peoples and early settlers in North America. Nutritionally, it offers a high-protein, low-carb option with a unique flavor profile often compared to rabbit or dark poultry.