Smoked Emu Bresaola
Smoked Emu Bresaola is a lean, air-dried, and smoked charcuterie product made from emu meat, a large flightless bird native to Australia. It is seasoned with a blend of spices like black pepper, juniper, and garlic, then cold-smoked and aged, similar to traditional Italian bresaola. This preparation creates a deeply flavored, tender, and protein-rich delicacy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in protein and very low in fat and carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense, low-calorie option. A single serving provides a significant amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-120 kcal per 100g serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 3 oz (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a modern fusion of Australian native ingredients with classic European curing techniques. Nutritionally, emu meat is a red meat that is remarkably lean, often containing less fat than skinless chicken breast, while being richer in iron and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
