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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.
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Prep Time 5 days
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 days 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Inuit
Servings 4 Yield
Calories 178 kcal

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
Keyword Pickled Muktuk Recipe: The Inuit Whale Delicacy
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