Traditional Pemmican Recipe
by Ana Stahlman
Ingredients
Grass-Fed Top Round Steak 2 lbs [or bison]
Apple (or any fruit you prefer) 1/2 cup
Tallow 1 cup
Utensils
Oven or Food Dehydrator
Blender/ Food Processor
Knife
Saucepan
Mixing Bowl
Instructions
Trim all the fat and slice the steak, cut in thin strips.
Pound the meat to flatten- paper thin.
Using an Oven
Preheat the oven to 175°F
Place the meat strips on a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow air circulation.
Dry the meat in the oven for several hours at least 3-4, turning occasionally, until it is completely dry and brittle.
Using a Dehydrator:
Arrange the meat strips on dehydrator trays.
Set the dehydrator to 145°F (63°C) and dry for 6–12 hours, or until the meat is hard and snaps easily.
Once cooled, grind the meat using a food processor.
If using dried apples or berries, ensure they are fully dehydrated. Grind the berries into small pieces or a powder
Place the tallow in a saucepan over low heat,
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat and fruit. Gradually add the tallow to the dry mixture, stirring continuously, until the mixture holds together but is not overly greasy.
Press the mixture into molds, a baking dish, or form into bars or balls by hand. Allow the pemmican to cool and harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. For extended shelf life, consider vacuum sealing or refrigerating.
Archived version:
https://web.archive.org/web/20250514170418/https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe
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Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC). Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art. Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ana Yulaly Stahlman (@stahl_woman_)
So, after chewing through a LOT of plastic fly swatters, I finally broke down and bought a leather one (the BugBane two pack). They work really well, and even in confined spaces. I see that some folks are making their own. They would seem pretty easy to make (if one has some basic leather tools)!
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So, I'm liking the polymerized linseed-beeswax-tallow combination. I used it to waterproof a metal birdbath that had some rust -- after sanding it down, then spray-painting it with some non-toxic, VOC-free paint and letting it cure. I'll be using the linseed mixture on the wooden bird feeders once I take them down for the season. I'll clean them up, make a minor repair on one of them, do a light sanding, then will apply the mixture.
So, I'm going to attempt to do some waterproofing using non-toxic ingredients... Beeswax, tallow and polymerized linseed oil (heated to a high temperature without oxygen, and safer than "Boiled" linseed oil that contains heavy metals and hardeners). I saw a commercial blend of those ingredients, but I have beeswax and tallow on hand, so I bought the linseed oil from a local hardware store. It should be interesting to see how well it works. Also wondering if just boiled raw linseed would work as well (rather than the polymerized version).
Yeah, I tried being a vegan / vegetarian several times, but it just doesn't work with my weird digestive system. More than one day of something bean-based, and I suffer for days. I do eat vegan at least once a week, vegetarian (with dairy) a most of the week, and something that had a face for one dish that lasts hubby and myself two nights. It might not be ideal, but we try to stick to goat, buffalo, poultry, or fish that's been locally sourced (ideally) -- and no beef. @3janeTA @ClimateJenny
Vegan diet can make you wealthy, in addition to healthy, study finds
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2554582/vegan-diet-can-make-you-wealthy-in-addition-to-healthy-study-finds-2/
So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.
What do robins eat?
"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.
Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.
Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.
As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."
Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/
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So, this is something I do. It helps prevent birds from raiding eggs from other nests, since they'll have enough calcium! Make sure you properly sterilize any shells. Also, dried corn also has a decent amount of calcium.
Give #NestingBirds a Calcium Boost By Saving Your Leftover #Eggshells
Your breakfast discards can serve as vital nutrition for females as they make their own eggs.
By BirdNote
Published May 13, 2019
"Birds’ eggs are among nature’s most elegant creations. But they’re not easy to make.
"This American Robin will lay one egg per day for three to four days.
"To make her eggs, the female robin has to use a great deal of calcium. But she can’t just pour herself a nice big glass of milk. She has to find her calcium in nature. And it can be tough to find enough.
"But we can help. During the nesting season, we can give the birds that visit our homes some of that crucial calcium.
"Start off by putting calcium-enriched seed and suet in your bird feeders.
"For the many species that don’t eat seed or suet—like robins—you can give them leftover chicken eggshells instead.
"Rinse the shells off in the sink, spread them out on a cookie sheet, and bake them in the oven at about 250 degrees for 10 minutes. You just want the shells to dry, not brown. When you’re done, crush them up."
Read more:
https://www.audubon.org/news/give-nesting-birds-calcium-boost-saving-your-leftover-eggshells
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@stevewfolds Well, yeah. And real leather lasts way longer than the plastic stuff. What's worse? One life for a product that lasts a long time and (if made right) can decompose? Or something that turns into plastic pollution? It's a dilemma.
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