Some sources say that the name stemmed from the Cree Nation, but this energy-filled food has historically been used by many Indigenous people at home and while out on journeys.
Ingredients:
• 4 cups lean meat
• 3 cups dried fruit (apricots, raisins, blueberries, cherries, dates, or whatever is available).
• 2 cups rendered fat*
• Unsalted nuts
• Dash of honey
• Optional: dried kale, salt.
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Spread whatever meat you chose (deer, beef, caribou or moose)
on a baking sheet.
3. Dry in the oven at 180 °F for at least eight hours, or until crispy.
4. Cool m...
