When you visit Alaska, you will have the chance to enjoy more than the breathtaking scenery and friendly people. Alaska is famous for offering the choicest seafood and smoked meats, giving you the unique opportunity to enjoy a truly delicious meal. Here is more information about the history of sausage and Alaskan seafood. 

Delicious Alaskan Foods You Should Try

Seafood

For more than 2,000 years, native Alaskans have been catching cold-water fish like salmon and perfecting its preparation. In 1899, a business called the Icy Straight Packing Company was founded on the shores of Mitkof Island, allowing fishermen to catch and process seafood like salmon and halibut to send south.

Fishermen had to start smoking Alaskan seafood filets, to allow them to be safely packaged for long journeys while still retaining their tender texture and tasty flavor.

If you visit Alaska, consider trying Alaskan king crab legs, grilled halibut, and smoked salmon, which is also called lox. Pickled with salt and herbs like dill, lox is cut thinly to be eaten on a toasted bagel with cream cheese or enjoyed by itself. 

Sausage

Sausage is another Alaskan delicacy. This is because it is made by natives from animals that aren’t typically bred and farmed in the continental United States, such as reindeer. Since 1937, a particular species of reindeer have been bred and cultivated on 20,000 acres of land, allowing consumers to enjoy this low-fat, flavorful meat. 

In addition to being an incredibly versatile food, sausage is easy to ship and enjoy other places, since it is smoked to preserve its flavor and freshness. If you visit Alaska, try gourmet bratwurst, links, salami, or chub made with reindeer meat to enjoy a flavorful take on a part of Alaskan history. 

When you are ready to taste the best local sausages and Alaskan seafood Anchorage, AK, has to offer, turn to Alaska Sausage & Seafood. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, they have been committed to providing clients all over the world with delicious, locally caught and prepared sausages and Alaskan seafood. Whether you are thinking about ordering reindeer sausage or you need a gift basket for someone special, visit their website or give them a call at (907) 562-3636 to find out more.