I've never tried real native american pemican but I would love to. I've read that was key in making the first successful cross continent Upper North American explorations for the NW Passage. The name of the explorer who took the time to learn how the aboriginals survived the winters escapes me, but bringing pemican was a major factor in his successful crossing. There must be some references to the recipes they used. I know it was fat and pulverized meat, but beyond that I don't recall. I don't think it was considered very tasty by the immigrants though.