Beaver meat is an unusual phenomenon for us today. However, even in the Middle Ages, most Catholic monasteries had entire teams of hunters of these animals. The scaly tail is to blame: it makes the animals look like fish. It was believed that this meat can be eaten during Lent.
Beaver is consumed all over the world, but it is not very common in the CIS countries. The meat of the rodent is surprisingly tender, not dry. And even smoking does not worsen these qualities. The taste of beaver meat is something intermediate between pork and chicken. It is considered a low-calorie dietary food product. Hot smoked beaver is a delicacy that will decorate both everyday and festive tables.