How To Classify Black Bear Meat?

[Malevolent1]

So...just curious; I've heard so many say the bear is a cousin (genetic) of the pig. I just found out pork is bad, for me personally (dietary conflict due to blood type).

Is there any truth to this? Is Black Bear more akin to pork or is it bonafide venison (red meat like deer, elk or moose)?

[Ridge Runner]

definately red meat, prolly a closer relative to the raccoon, hope the conflict isn't from grease or your not helping yourself with bear meat.
RR

[Malevolent1]

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

definately red meat, prolly a closer relative to the raccoon, hope the conflict isn't from grease or your not helping yourself with bear meat.
RR

Red meat? Perfect! There's ways around the grease...got a friend who recommends removing as much of the fat as possible right after the kill...he says it's outstanding the way he prepares it...and not greasy at all! My biggest concern was the type of meat black bear is. Apparently, for my blood type, pork is to be avoided...yet lean red meats are encouraged. I've always known elk, moose, deer, caribou, etc...is included in that category. Was just not sure about black bear.

Thanks for the feedback!

[121553]

Not a good ideal to eat rare bear meat. Your right about the bear and pig, it should be be handled the same way. It should never, ever be eaten rare. Ask your butcher.

Bobby

[DeerandbearhoG]

Ive eaten backstraps from several bear its nothing like pork IMO, much more like venison or beef, very delicious! Cook well done, bear carry trichinosis.