RIVERTON, Wyo. (June 3, 2025) — As spring bear hunting seasons come to a close and the aroma of summer grilling fills the air, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are preparing for the next phase of the season. Whether you’re packing away your hunting gear or starting up the grill, Hi Mountain Seasonings is here to help make that transition a flavorful one.
Black bear meat is a healthy and tasty source of protein, abundant in iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Learning to prepare and cook bear meat harvested from the wild can be a rewarding experience, especially when you have the right seasonings to enhance its flavors. Hi Mountain Seasonings offers a fantastic recipe for a Smoked Bear Loin Roast that’s perfect for grilling and sharing with family and friends.
Smoked Bear Loin Roast Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bear back strap
- 12 oz coffee-flavored beer
- Hi Mountain Seasonings Rib Rub
- Salt
- Fresh-ground coffee
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Directions:
- Cooking Bear Meat Safely
- Trim anyexcess fat from the bear backstrap. Place it in a nonporous container and pour in the coffee-flavored beer. Allow it to marinate for a couple of hours. Once it’s marinated, remove the meat and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Apply salt, a liberal amount of Hi Mountain Seasonings Rib Rub, and fresh-ground coffee on all sides of the roast.
- Place the seasoned bear backstrap in a nonporous container and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 60 minutes.
- Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 250°F.
- Place the bear back strap in the smoker/pellet grill. During the smoking process, glaze the roast with maple syrup on both sides.
- Smoke the bear back strap until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 165°F.
Cooking Bear Meat Safely
Since bears can be carriers of Trichinella spiralis (the parasite that can cause trichinosis in humans), it’s crucial to follow the proper cooking techniques to ensure the meat is safe to eat. Here are some important tips for cooking bear meat:
- The internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat must reach 165°F for at least 3 minutes. For extra safety, heat the meat to 170°F to ensure it is thoroughly cooked.
- Continue cooking until there is no trace of pink meat or fluid, paying close attention to areas around joints and near the bone.
With Hi Mountain Seasonings, you can prepare your bear meat with the perfect seasoning blends, ensuring a savory and safe meal. Whether you’re an experienced hunter or just discovering the joys of cooking wild game, Hi Mountain Seasonings makes the transition from spring hunting to summer grilling simple and delicious. Its products are designed to bring out the natural flavors of any wild game. With easy-to-follow recipes, you can be confident in creating mouthwatering dishes that will impress everyone at your next barbecue.
In addition to all the great products, you’ll find so much more on the Hi Mountain Seasonings website, https://himtnjerky.com/, including free recipes all guaranteed to help you create the most delicious meals. Why not check it out today?
About Hi Mountain Seasonings: Located in the heart of Wyoming, Hi Mountain Seasonings was founded in 1991 and is America’s premier manufacturer of homemade jerky and sausage kits. Hi Mountain Seasonings has successfully captured distinct, traditional Western flavors in its jerky cure & seasonings, Western-style seasonings, bacon cures, snackin’ stick kits, dressings & dips, and much, much more. The company also offers field dressing and prep and cooking tools. For additional information, write: Hi Mountain Seasonings, 1000 College View Drive, Riverton, WY 82501; call toll-free 1-800-829-2285; or visit the company website at www.himtnjerky.com.
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