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How To Cook MOOSE | Slow Cooker Moose Recipe

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Slow Cooker Moose

Cultural Context

Slow Cooker Moose is a hearty dish rooted in the Canadian wilderness, where moose hunting is a tradition for many Indigenous and rural communities. This dish showcases the rich flavors of moose meat, often paired with seasonal vegetables, creating a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings. As slow cooking became popular, this method allowed for tenderizing tougher cuts of game meat, making it accessible for home cooks. Today, variations exist across Canada, with many opting for different game meats or adding local herbs and spices.

CanadianCAmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs moose meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onions, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

moose meat

💰Cheaper: beef

Beef is more widely available and less expensive than moose.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice can add sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is often less expensive than beef broth.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Marinate the moose meat in dry Merlot red wine for about 18 hours.

2

Cut the moose meat into pieces.

3

Heat olive oil in a roasting pot over medium-high heat.

4

Brown the moose meat in the pot for about 3-4 minutes on each side.

5

Slice two small onions (or one large onion) and set aside.

6

Add more olive oil (3-5 tablespoons) to the pot after browning the moose.

7

Add a heaping tablespoon of tomato paste to the pot and stir.

8

Add a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and a 28-ounce can of water to the pot.

9

Bring the mixture to a boil and stir.

10

Season with salt, about a teaspoon of cinnamon, and black pepper.

11

Transfer the sauce from the pot into the slow cooker with the moose meat.

12

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the moose is tender.

13

Serve the moose with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or couscous.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéing

Equipment Needed

slow cookerskilletcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

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