Pickled Muktuk Recipe: The Inuit Whale Delicacy
Muktuk, or Maktak, is a traditional Inuit delicacy made from whale meat cut into cubes. It is commonly consumed by the Inuit people, primarily in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska, USA.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Muktuk meat
- 1 tsp Pickling spice
- 3-4 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 5 Cloves
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups White Vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 White Onions
Instructions
- To make the brine, simply combine the ingredients, mix thoroughly and boil.
- Leave the brine to cool.
- Boil the muktuk meat whole for 30 minutes, adding salt and pepper as it boils.
- Take it out of the pan and dice into small chunks.
- Rinse the chunks in hot water twice.
- Place in a large jar along with peeled onions and the cooled brine.
- Refrigerate for 5-7 days and then your pickled Muktuk is ready to eat!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g
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