Recipes

Smoked Caribou Sausage with Wild Berry Sauce

January 03, 2025 / alaska / big game / caribou

Smoked caribou sausage, drizzled with a tangy wild berry sauce, embodies the flavors of Alaska’s wilderness.

Smoked caribou sausage, drizzled with a tangy wild berry sauce, embodies the flavors of Alaska’s wilderness. This dish is a tribute to the state’s sustainable hunting traditions and its rich culinary heritage.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour (including smoking time)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb caribou sausage
  • 1 cup wild berries (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp thyme (garden or locally grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat smoker to 200°F (93°C). Smoke sausage for 1 hour or until fully cooked.
  2. In a saucepan, combine wild berries, honey, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Serve sausage sliced, drizzled with wild berry sauce.

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