beaver is fatty and high in calories.
only when eaten at the Y
Here’s something from “The Northern Cookbook” on beaver meat:
” Beaver meat is dark red, fine grained, moist and tender, and when properly prepared, is similar in flavour to roast pork.”
Here’s the recipie for fried beaver tail:
Title: Fried Beaver Tail
Categories: Game, Canadian
Yield: 1 servings
2 Beaver tails 1/4 t Pepper
1/2 c Vinegar 1/4 c Butter
1 T Salt 1/4 c Sherry or cooking wine
2 t Soda 1 t Dry mustard
1/4 c Flour 1 t Sugar
1/2 t Salt 1 T Worcestershire sauce
1. Skin beaver tails, clean thoroughly and wash well in a solution of salt water. Let soak overnight in cold water to cover, adding 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt to water.
2. The next day, remove from the brine, wash, then cover with solution of 2 teasoons soda to 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain.
3. Dredge beaver tails in seasoned flour.
4. Melt butter in heavy fry pan and saute tails at low heat until tender.
5. Mix wine with mustard, sugar, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Add to beaver tails and simmer gently for 10 minutes, basting frequently.
From “Northern Cookbook” edited by Eleanor A. Ellis, Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ottawa 1973.