MUSKRAT
MUSKRAT AND ONIONSSoak muskrat overnight in salted water (1 tablespoon salt to 1 quart water). Drain, disjoint and cut up. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, roll into flour and fry in fat until browned. Cover muskrat with onion, sprinkle onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour in the cream. Cover skillet tightly and simmer for 1 hour. Serves 4. |
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MUSKRAT MEAT LOAFSoak muskrat overnight in salted water (1 tablespoons salt to 1 quart water). Remove meat from bones and grind. Mix thoroughly with other ingredients. Place in meat loaf dish. Place dish in pan containing hot water. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours to 2 hours. Serves 6. |
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OVEN-BARBECUED MUSKRATIf muskrat is old, soak 24 hours in water to which 1 cup vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt have been added to each quart. Drain and dry. Cut in serving pieces. Brown pieces on all sides on hot fat. Place in pan, cover with Barbecue Sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tender, spooning sauce from pan over meat frequently. |
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