Stuffed Roast Opossum Recipe

Name: Stuffed Roast Opossum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 opossum; 1 cup salt; Opossum Stuffing; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon fat; opossum liver (optional); 1 cup breadcrumbs; chopped red pepper; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped fine; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 opossum
1 cup salt
Opossum Stuffing
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fat
opossum liver (optional)
1 cup breadcrumbs
chopped red pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped fine
salt, to taste

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Roast Opossum:
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The opossum is a very fat animal with a peculiarly flavored meat.
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It is dressed much as one would dress a suckling pig, removing the entrails, and if desired, the head and tail.
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After it is dressed, wash thoroughly inside and out with hot water.
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Cover with cold water to which has been added 1 cup of salt.
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Allow to stand overnight. In morning, drain off the salted water and rinse well with clear water.
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Stuff opossum with opossum stuffing (stuffing recipes next); sew opening or fasten with skewers.
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Place in roaster, add 2 tablespoons water and roast in moderate oven (350u00b0F) until tender and richly browned, about one and one half hours.
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Baste every 15 minutes with drippings.
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Remove skewers or stitches, and place on heated platter.
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Skim fat from gravy remaining in pan.
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Opossum Stuffing:
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Brown onion in fat.
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Add finely chopped opossum liver and cook until liver is tender.
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Add crumbs, a little red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt and water to moisten.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 opossum, 1 cup salt, Opossum Stuffing, 1 large onion, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Roast Opossum 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.

Stuffed Roast Opossum

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