Tiger meat
Tiger meat, also called a cannibal sandwich or a wildcat, is a raw beef dish in Midwestern American cuisine. It consists of raw ground beef with onion and salt and pepper, often served with rye bread,[1] or as a dip with crackers. Despite its name, it does not contain tiger flesh.[2]
Tiger meat was first introduced in the United States by German immigrants.[3] It is similar to the German food called Mett with minced raw pork or beef.[3] States such as Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Texas often feature this dish.[2] It is also served in Wisconsin at holiday parties and other festive events.[1] People often eat tiger meat to preserve German traditions.[4] It is also known as "cannibal sandwich",[5] "wildcat",[2] "parisa", “raw dog”, "yohactus"[6] and "raw beef and onions".[1] The origin of the name is not known.[2] In southern Brazil, this kind of meat is called carne de onça ("jaguar meat").
Public health concern
[edit]The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has urged against consuming tiger meat for risk of contracting E. coli and Salmonella.[7] The United States Department of Agriculture suggests cooking the ground beef used in tiger meat to 160°F (71°C) to eliminate the possibility of foodborne illness.[8]
See also
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "cannibal sandwich". Wisconsin Historical Society. 2017-08-08. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- 1 2 3 4 Huber, Makenzie (2019-08-22). "What is tiger meat? Why raw beef became a South Dakota food favorite". Argus Leader. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- 1 2 Ryan, Rachel. "Why did the raw meat cannibal sandwich become so popular in Wisconsin? And why has it stayed that way?". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ Patel, Vimal (2020-12-18). "A Raw Meat Sandwich Warning Draws Eyes on Wisconsin (and More Warnings)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ McCoy, Mary Kate (2019-03-29). "Cannibal Sandwiches: A Polarizing And Misunderstood Wisconsin Tradition". WPR. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ "Eighth Generation". Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Wong, Wilson (2020-12-16). "Don't eat 'cannibal sandwich,' 'tiger meat' dishes of raw beef, Wisconsin officials warn". NBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ Lichtman, Sarah (2018-12-17). "Tips for Eating Cannibal Sandwiches this Holiday Season". U.S. Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-02.