Moose Pot Roast
Moose Pot Roast is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender cuts of moose meat, typically braised with root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. Originating from North American hunting traditions, particularly in Canada and the northern United States, it's a classic way to prepare lean, wild game.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is exceptionally high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense meal. A typical serving provides a significant amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie count of 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 7.1 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.8 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 340 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, moose pot roast represents a sustainable, nose-to-tail approach to eating wild game, deeply rooted in subsistence and outdoor lifestyles. Nutritionally, moose meat is one of the leanest red meats available, offering high-quality protein with very little fat.
