possum (1941 new american cookbook)
I finally found it! A published, authentic recipe for cooking possum. My father and his 8 siblings ate possum growing up in the Great Depression. I also have friends from here in Appalachian Tennessee who ate possum as late as the 1960's and 70's. So I will post this recipe just for the sake of historical knowledge. You can let me know if anyone still eats it. Question: I'm not sure why the head and tail are left on, but perhaps so the diners know it is a possum, and not some malformed pig or fowl?
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr 15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Roast
Ingredients For possum (1941 new american cookbook)
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1young possum, 2-3 pounds
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salt and pepper
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juice of 1 lemon
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lgkettle of very hot water
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roasting pan with tight-fitting lid or heavy tinfoil
How To Make possum (1941 new american cookbook)
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1Plunge animal into very hot but not boiling water 2 minutes. Pull out or scrape off hair without damaging skin. Slit belly from throat to hind legs. Remove entrails, feet, eyes, and brains. Do not remove head or tail. Wash thoroughly. If possible, freeze for 3 or 4 days.
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2When ready to cook, wipe with a cold, damp cloth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in roasting pan. Add 1 cup water and juice of 1 lemon. Bake in hot oven (400°F) for 15 minutes, turning once. Cover. Reduce heat and bake in moderate oven (350°F) for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
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