Ingredients

• 1 kg black bear cubes
• 125 ml maple syrup
• 80 ml soy sauce
• 60 ml apple cider vinegar
• 500 ml beef broth
• 2 chopped onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the bear cubes in oil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions and garlic.

3. 3

   Mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, tomato paste, and ginger.

4. 4

   Pour over the meat with the broth.

5. 5

   Simmer, covered, for a MINIMUM of 3-4 hours (internal temperature of 71°C is mandatory).

6. 6

   Maple syrup mellows the strong flavor of the bear meat.

7. 7

   Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.