Black Bear Burger with Blueberry BBQ Sauce
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2015: Editor in Chief J. Townsend disappeared last week and went black bear hunting up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. We haven’t heard the details of his hunt, but wanted to share a great black bear burger recipe to celebrate the pursuit.
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Black Bear Burger with Blueberry BBQ Sauce
4
servings30
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Ingredients
- For the Blueberry BBQ Sauce
2 cups fresh blue berries
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsps sugar
3 tbsps ketchup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- For the Burgers
1 lbs ground bear meat
2 tbsps minced scallions
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg, whisked
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
- For the Blueberry BBQ Sauce
- Bring a medium sauce pan to high heat
- Add all the ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick
- Remove from pan and allow to cool
- Place the mixture in a blender or food processor and puree
- Store the BBQ sauce in a glass container until ready to use
- For the Burgers
- Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl
- Press or form the meat into thin patties
- Grill, bake, or pan cook until the meat reaches a steady internal temperature of 160°F. Bear MUST be cooked through to safely eat!
- Serve with the Blue Berry BBQ Sauce and your favorite toppings (I went with tomato, lettuce, and red onion). Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing! I’m curious how this BBQ sauce tastes! I’ll try it soon!
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