Raccoon Jerky

Philjam

Spike
Cut meat from raccoon & remove most of the fat. Boil in water, handful of salt, handful of sugar, for 45 minutes. Drain & season with seasonings you like. I like coarse black pepper, paprika, and a touch of Old Bay (hot.) Smoke for two hours. My smoker is crude - the chips go in tin foil, the temp is ~ 350. I use two things of hickory chips. Put less salt in the boil if its too salty for your taste.
 

Helium

Old Mossy Horns
I once ate smoked coon quarters... they were delicious!! Until someone told me what they were... ??
 

Hoss

Eight Pointer
Had a friend his greatuncle told him in the depression he ate a fox. Said it was tough eating!
 

Eric Revo

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
I've eaten coon and possum...the coon more than once but not because I liked it. I'll say that coon with sweet potatoes is better than possum with sweet potatoes but not by much. Coon parboiled and fried with gravy is decent as long as the coon is young and the glands have been removed but still a very dark and strong meat. The gravy is very good over white rice.
 
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