Smoked Bear Sausage
Smoked Bear Sausage is a traditional, rustic charcuterie product made from bear meat, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and sometimes juniper berries or other spices, then smoked over hardwood. It is a specialty food associated with hunting cultures in North America, particularly in regions like the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and parts of Canada, where bear hunting is permitted.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sausage is extremely high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a dense source of energy. A typical serving provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, along with a high calorie count due to its fat content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.0 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 link (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Smoked Bear Sausage is culturally unique as a 'field-to-table' product deeply tied to subsistence hunting and wilderness traditions. Nutritionally, it's notable for its very high protein density and the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which can vary based on the bear's natural diet of fish and berries.
