Roast Opossum

Name: Roast Opossum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium or large carcass (for 4 persons); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 lb. fatback or salt pork, sliced thin; 2 medium onions; 1 lemon or 1 large tomato (ripe or green); 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams (about the size of a man's fist); butter; few raisins; brown sugar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 89 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Roast Opossum – a delicious recipe with carcass, salt, pepper, baking soda, salt pork, onions. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 medium or large carcass (for 4 persons)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 lb. fatback or salt pork, sliced thin
2 medium onions
1 lemon or 1 large tomato (ripe or green)
4 medium sweet potatoes or yams (about the size of a man's fist)
butter
few raisins
brown sugar

1
Clean the 'possum by scalding and scraping.
2
Chill overnight. Parboil in a large vessel in a large quantity of water to which has been added 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
3
Cook until tender. This does two things, cooks out much of the fat grease and makes the meat tender.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium or large carcass (for 4 persons), 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Roast Opossum falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
89 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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