Possum Casserole Recipe

Name: Possum Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 possum; 1 onion; 1 clove garlic; clarified butter; olive oil (enough to brown meat without becoming dry); 1 cup dry red wine; flat or field mushroom, sliced (big meaty ones); 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (a mix of rosemary, thyme, marjoram, dill and parsley); 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 cup dark beer, eg black mac,monteiths; 1 cup brown possum stock; 1 tablespoon marsala

Servings: persons

1 possum
1 onion
1 clove garlic
clarified butter
olive oil (enough to brown meat without becoming dry)
1 cup dry red wine
flat or field mushroom, sliced (big meaty ones)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (a mix of rosemary, thyme, marjoram, dill and parsley)
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 cup dark beer, eg black mac,monteiths
1 cup brown possum stock
1 tablespoon marsala

1
Skin and bone the possum (use only the best meat for the casserole, ie: the strip loins and hind quarters, cubed).
2
Reserve the carcass and trimmings for stock.
3
In a heavy pan, heat the clarified butter and oil.
4
Saute onion and garlic.
5
When onion is clear, remove to casserole.
6
Dust the cubed possum with flour and brown in batches.
7
Add to casserole.
8
Melt a little more clarified butter and saute bacon and mushrooms.
9
Remove to casserole De-glaze pan as necessary with red wine- add this to casserole together with herbs, ground pepper, tomato puree, beer and marsala.
10
Stir, cover and cook in slow oven for 2-3 hours, adding more possum stock if necessary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 possum, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, clarified butter, and more.

Yes, Possum Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Possum Casserole

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