Fried Muskrat
Prep time:
10 min
Cook time:
120 min
Yield:
4 servings
Serving Size:
1 piece
Ingredients
1 young muskrat
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 tbsp fat
1 tbsp water
Directions
- Cut muskrat into serving size pieces and soak 8-10 hours in cold salt water (1 tbsp salt to 1 quart water).
- Parboil 15-20 minutes, drain and wipe dry with damp cloth.
- Combine egg, milk, salt, and flour to make a smooth batter.
- Dip meat in batter and drop into hot fat and brown on all sides.
- Add water to skillet. When meat is brown, reduce heat, cover and cook slowly until tender (about 1.5 hours).
Ingredients
1 young muskrat
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 tbsp fat
1 tbsp water
Directions
- Cut muskrat into serving size pieces and soak 8-10 hours in cold salt water (1 tbsp salt to 1 quart water).
- Parboil 15-20 minutes, drain and wipe dry with damp cloth.
- Combine egg, milk, salt, and flour to make a smooth batter.
- Dip meat in batter and drop into hot fat and brown on all sides.
- Add water to skillet. When meat is brown, reduce heat, cover and cook slowly until tender (about 1.5 hours).
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