3-4 lbs. young bear roast
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 garlic clove
1 minced onion
1/3 cup vinegar
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup catsup
2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup soy sauce

Place roast in a skillet and add cooking oil. Braise roast on all sides using high heat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Place roast and sauce in an open pan and cook for 3-4 hours at 350 degrees. Baste often. Roast should be served well done. Serves 6-8.

Revised 2/17/2006.