Pemmican

Pemmican is a special kind of food made by some Native American groups. It was made by taking dried meat, like beef or bison, and grinding it up into small pieces. Then, they mixed it with melted fat from the same animal and sometimes added berries or other things for flavor.

The mixture was usually put into small, easy-to-carry bags and was a great source of energy and nutrition for people who were traveling long distances or needed food that wouldn't spoil quickly.

Think of it like making a special kind of trail mix. You take meat and mix it with fat and other things to make a yummy, long-lasting snack that can help you when you're on the go!