Tiger meat

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Raw beef dish

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::summary Raw beef dish ::

Tiger meat 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,, or as a dip with crackers. Despite its name, it does not contain tiger flesh.

Tiger meat was first introduced in the United States by German immigrants. It is similar to the German food called Mett with minced raw pork or beef. States such as Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Texas often feature this dish. It is also served in Wisconsin at holiday parties and other festive events. People often eat tiger meat to preserve German traditions. It is also known as "cannibal sandwich", "wildcat", "parisa", “raw dog”, "yohactus" and "raw beef and onions". The origin of the name is not known. In southern Brazil, this kind of meat is called carne de onça ("jaguar meat").

Public health concern

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has urged against consuming tiger meat for risk of contracting E. coli and Salmonella. 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.

References

References

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  2. Huber, Makenzie. (2019-08-22). "What is tiger meat? Why raw beef became a South Dakota food favorite".
  3. Ryan, Rachel. "Why did the raw meat cannibal sandwich become so popular in Wisconsin? And why has it stayed that way?".
  4. Patel, Vimal. (2020-12-18). "A Raw Meat Sandwich Warning Draws Eyes on Wisconsin (and More Warnings)". [[The New York Times]].
  5. McCoy, Mary Kate. (2019-03-29). "Cannibal Sandwiches: A Polarizing And Misunderstood Wisconsin Tradition".
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  7. Wong, Wilson. (2020-12-16). "Don't eat 'cannibal sandwich,' 'tiger meat' dishes of raw beef, Wisconsin officials warn".
  8. Lichtman, Sarah. (2018-12-17). "Tips for Eating Cannibal Sandwiches this Holiday Season".

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