Opossum Pie Recipe

Name: Opossum Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium opossum (dead, fresh as possible); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. lard; 1/2 clove minced garlic; 3 small onions; 1 oz. ginger; pinch of rosemary; 2 Tbsp. flour; 6 carrots, cut up; 3 stalks celery; 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can beef broth; 4 oz. cooking sherry; 1 c. fresh peas; 8 Irish potatoes

Servings: persons

1 medium opossum (dead, fresh as possible)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. lard
1/2 clove minced garlic
3 small onions
1 oz. ginger
pinch of rosemary
2 Tbsp. flour
6 carrots, cut up
3 stalks celery
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can beef broth
4 oz. cooking sherry
1 c. fresh peas
8 Irish potatoes

1
Wash opossum inside and out and salt.
2
Heat lard in roasting pan.
3
Stir-fry garlic, onions and ginger.
4
Heat until starts to smoke.
5
Shake flour over opossum and brown in lard for two minutes.
6
Place opossum in roasting pan with paws crossed over chest, adding carrots, onions, potatoes and celery.
7
Add stock and sherry and cook at 325u00b0 for 2 hours.
8
Add peas.
9
Recover and heat 8 more minutes.
10
Best served with rice, turnip greens and corn bread.
11
Serves 8 to 12 or whoever you can get to eat it!

329

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium opossum (dead, fresh as possible), 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, 2 Tbsp. lard, and more.

Yes, Opossum Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Opossum Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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