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Meles sibiricus |
July: Badgers give birth to their young, who stay in the den.
Avoids humans. May bite only in self-defense. Badger in Siberia was revered for endurance and strength. Hide used for warm clothing and accessories. Meat consumed in traditional Siberian villages.
Inhabits taiga and mixed forests of Siberia. Nocturnal and burrowing animal. Feeds on small mammals, insects, and plants.
Night hunting using flashlights Trapping in burrows with snares and traps Spot-and-stalk hunting in taiga and mixed forests
Look for fresh burrows and tracks in the forest. Secretive animal requiring careful approach. Best hunting times are twilight and night.
Processing requires care due to strong odor. Hide used for clothing and crafts. Meat cooks quickly with rich flavor. Siberian indigenous peoples sometimes consume the meat.
Back: Frying, stewing
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
Braised Siberian Badger (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 side dish.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) and braise until tender.
3. Season and serve with side dish.
Herb-Roasted Siberian 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.