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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6992859
09/17/20 11:34 AM
09/17/20 11:34 AM
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I usually set my smoker at about 200 and check internal temp after 2-3 hours. Bring internal temp to 165 for a while and you are good to go.


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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6992905
09/17/20 12:28 PM
09/17/20 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by The Beav
So a buddy of mine killed a Black bear and Is going to give me some of the meat. I've heard that there Is a chance that bear meat may have trichinosis. So I should cook It till It's well done right. But I would like to get some sausage made out of It and since they just cure the meat used In making sausage should I back off from the sausage Idea?

I think it's much more than a chance of carrying trichinella (which causes trichinosis) - in some populations, it's extremely prevalent and unavoidable if you don't handle the meat accordingly. Here's one of many articles:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichinosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378583

I would stick to the 160 degree rule - note that it is higher than the newer 145 degree rule for domestic pork, which is safer than it used to be.

Good luck with your bruin dishes. Post some photos!
Patrice

- Here's an interesting article from Steve Rinella in which he recommends at least 137 degrees - not so sure about that!
https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/steven-rinella-the-bear-facts-on-trichinosis/273460


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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6993089
09/17/20 05:34 PM
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I like to have a nice pot of stew on the stove at trapping camp.Hearty and delicious after a day on the line.
Boiling is a foolproof way of safely cooking all wild meat.
Another tip-make sure you clean and disinfect your tools like knives and meatgrinders after processing wild meat.
A jug of bleach at camp has lots of uses,and a couple drops in the crickwater bucket will keep you from getting sick if you cant boil it.


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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6993125
09/17/20 06:49 PM
09/17/20 06:49 PM
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People's Republic of NJ
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It makes great sausage, chorizo, osso bucco, braised, slow cooked, all sorts. just follow that video. think bernie b even has a summer sausage one. I just made summer sausage with it last week and its fantastic.


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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6993195
09/17/20 08:33 PM
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Just cook it good.


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Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6994062
09/18/20 10:14 PM
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Some wrong information is in Bernie's video clip.
One of the species of the worms does not die with freezing for 3 weeks.
The second is 165*F is the recommended rate not 160*f
if he had looked at the CDC info there are cases per million people listed which was not 50 for the USA per year.

but what's a little tingle in your tummy really like, usually the effects are not diagnosed until long after the encounter.

Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6994067
09/18/20 10:19 PM
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Probably ain't safe for you Beav, just freeze it and I will come get it and dispose of it for ya!!

Last edited by Walkerdawg; 09/18/20 10:20 PM.
Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6994094
09/18/20 10:47 PM
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Just had Smoked bear ribs tonight, they were beyond good
Picture pork flavor and brisket texture, bone pulled right out.

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Re: Bear meat [Re: NE Wildlife] #6994129
09/18/20 11:21 PM
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Looks good NE Wildlife!!

Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6994137
09/18/20 11:27 PM
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Looks great. When the kids were little, with no preconceived ideas I would say bear meat was a favourite of all the game meats.

Re: Bear meat [Re: The Beav] #6994145
09/18/20 11:32 PM
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I think the ribs are about the best part of a bear.

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Re: Bear meat [Re: Jurassic Park] #6994156
09/18/20 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jurassic Park
After skinning a Bear you realize it’s just a human with a big fur coat. I haven’t been able to eat a Bear yet. They have biceps man!


and after skinning a squirrel you realize it is just a rat with a fluffy tail

I have eaten bear but don't get it often.


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