Southern Baked Possum With Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Southern Baked Possum With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fat possum; 1 large can mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic; 2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 large onions; salt and pepper; 5 large sweet potatoes, halved; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 5 strips bacon; 1 Tbsp. celery leaves

Servings: persons

1 fat possum
1 large can mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 large onions
salt and pepper
5 large sweet potatoes, halved
3 Tbsp. shortening
5 strips bacon
1 Tbsp. celery leaves

1
Nail head of possum to a board just a little longer than the possum.
2
Skin it.
3
Make paste of shortening, salt and pepper and rub over entire possum.
4
Fill cavity with onions, garlic, chopped parsley and celery leaves.
5
Place possum on rack in roasting pan. Lay 5 strips of bacon across breast.
6
Add water and mushrooms. Leave uncovered.
7
Bake in a moderately hot oven (300u00b0 to 350u00b0) until tender.
8
Baste every 5 minutes (this is a must).
9
To determine when done, pull leg away from body.
10
When done, throw away the possum and eat the board.

340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fat possum, 1 large can mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Southern Baked Possum With Sweet Potatoes 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.

Southern Baked Possum With Sweet Potatoes

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