Pemmican-Style Beef and Blueberry Skillet Cakes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried beef
• 3/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/3 cup rendered beef fat
• 1 1/2 cups mashed boiled potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

1. 1Finely chop or pound the dried beef into small shreds.
2. 2In a large bowl mix the shredded beef, dried blueberries, mashed potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and chives until a firm mixture forms.
3. 3Heat rendered beef fat in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
4. 4Form mixture into small thick cakes and fry 5-6 minutes per side until well-browned and crisp on the edges.
5. 5Drain briefly on cloth then serve hot.