Pickled Maktaaq Delight
A cherished Iñupiaq snack made from the skin and blubber of the beluga whale, highlighting sustainable practices and culinary heritage.
Pickled Maktaaq delight is a cherished Iñupiaq snack made from the skin and blubber of the beluga whale. This traditional recipe is treasured across generations, highlighting the community's sustainable practices and culinary heritage. Served straight from the jar, it's a uniquely flavorful and cultural delicacy.
Ingredients
🐋 6 cups Cooked Beluga Maktaaq from raw beluga skin and blubber
🍶 2 cups White Vinegar generic, measured with a Pyrex measuring cup
💧 1 1/4 cups Water
🍬 3/4 cup Sugar White granulated, no specific brand
🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt White granular, no specific brand
🌿 2 tablespoons Pickling Spice Pre-mixed blend, no specific brand
🧅 Diced Onions optional
🫙 Canning Jars Ball SureTight lids visible
Instructions
1- Preparation of Maktaaq:
- Cut raw beluga maktaaq into large pieces using a traditional ulu knife on a cutting board.
- Boil the pieces in a red/white enamel pot for 1-2 minutes until tender. Use metal tongs with red handles for handling.
- Remove from heat, let the maktaaq cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
2- Prepare Pickling Liquid:
- In the same enamel pot, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spice.
- Boil the mixture for 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to stir.
3- Jar the Maktaaq:
- Fill each Ball SureTight canning jar about 3/4 full with cooked bite-sized maktaaq pieces.
- Optionally, add diced onions.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the maktaaq until covered, leaving space for expansion.
- Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least one day.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment:
- Ulu knife custom-made
- Enamel pots
- Pyrex measuring cup
- Ball canning jars
- Electric stove/burner
- Wooden spoon
Cooking Tips
- Ensure not to overfill the jars as maktaaq will expand with hot liquid.
- Utilize leftover blubber by rendering it into oil as per traditional methods.
- Engage children in the preparation process to pass down culinary traditions.
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Pickled Maktaaq Delight
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