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Black bear meat
Calories & nutrition facts
alaska native
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 155 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 40%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 8.3 g 11%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.68 mg 52%
- Niacin (B3) 3.2 mg 20%
Minerals
- Iron 7.2 mg 40%
- Phosphorus 162 mg 13%
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- Polar bear meatraw, alaska native130 kcal / 100 g
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- Steller sea lion meatalaska native120 kcal / 100 g
- Moose meatraw, alaska native103 kcal / 100 g
- Devilfish meatalaska native97 kcal / 100 g
- Polar beargame meat, indigenous, raw116 kcal / 100 g
- Blackfishwhole, alaska native82 kcal / 100 g
- Scoter duck meatwhite-winged, alaska native84 kcal / 100 g
- Beargame meat, cooked, simmered259 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Black bear meat
How should you cook black bear meat safely?
Cook it until the centre reaches at least 74 °C, measured with a food thermometer; colour alone cannot show that it is safe. This is especially important because bear meat can carry Trichinella parasites.
Can you eat black bear meat rare or freeze it to make it safe?
No. Don’t eat it raw or rare: ordinary freezing does not reliably kill Trichinella in bear meat, so cook it thoroughly.
What is the best way to cook tough black bear meat?
Trim excess fat, then braise chunks gently in stock or a stew until fork-tender; allow a few hours, since the time depends on the cut. Minced bear also works well in chilli or meatballs, but cook it through to 74 °C.
How does black bear meat taste, and what goes well with it?
Its flavour is rich and can be strongly gamey, particularly when the meat is fatty. Slow-cooked bear works well with onions, garlic, root vegetables and warming spices; serve it as a stew with potatoes or bread.
How long can you keep raw black bear meat in the fridge?
Keep it covered on the lowest shelf and cook it within one to two days. Freeze portions you will not use in that time, wrapped airtight to limit freezer burn.
Is black bear meat a good source of iron?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 7.2 mg of iron, making it a source of iron. It is also high in riboflavin: 0.68 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169793 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
