Marinated Fresh Rattlesnake

1. 1

   Skin the snake.

2. 2

   Fillet like a fish, slicing strips from the ribs.

3. 3

   Cut meat into 2-inch pieces and marinate for 3 hours in juice of oranges.

4. 4

   Add some lemon juice, peppercorns and dash of nutmeg.

5. 5

   Drain and wipe meat dry.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with salt.

7. 7

   Dip in beaten eggs and roll in fine bread crumbs.

8. 8

   Saute meat in hot butter until golden brown.

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