Pemmican
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science, Agriculture
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Food, Cooking, Cuisine
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
Article abstract: A winter food, pemmican was used throughout the climates of North America where winter resources were limited
Pemmican is a winter food. The word pemikan is of Cree origin, from pimii, meaning grease or fat. The usage of pemmican was universal throughout the temperate climates of North America where winter resources are limited.
Pemmican was prepared by North American indigenous peoples from a variety of ingredients. The primary ingredient was strips of dried lean meat (or fish). The type of meat used varied from one locale...
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