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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_badger
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_badger
August: Young badgers begin to emerge from the burrow. They start exploring their environment.
Can be aggressive if disturbed. Bites strongly. Among Slavs, badger symbolized perseverance and wisdom. Hide used for clothing and household textiles. Meat consumed in traditional villages.
Inhabits forests and forest-steppe of Europe. Nocturnal lifestyle, digs deep burrows. Feeds on small mammals, insects, and plants.
Night hunting using light devices Trapping with traps and snares Spot-and-stalk hunting in forests and forest-steppe
Burrowing and secretive animal — look for fresh burrows and tracks. Best hunting times are twilight and night. Handle traps carefully.
Processing requires care due to strong odor. Hide used for clothing and crafts. Meat is small and cooks quickly. Meat is edible after special preparation, fat is used in medicine.
Back: Frying, stewing
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
European Badger Stew (Braising with vegetables)
Tender meat with rich flavor
Tender meat with rich flavor
1. Cut meat into pieces and brown.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) and braise until tender.
3. Season and serve with potatoes.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) and braise until tender.
3. Season and serve with potatoes.
Herb-Roasted Badger (Oven roasting)
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
1. Marinate meat with garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1.5 hours.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1.5 hours.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.