Cooking Wild Game

Directions

1. 1
   Clean, wash and cut meat in serving size pieces.
2. 2
   Place meat in heavy saucepan, covering with cold water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Soak for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   After soaking, place saucepan and its contents on medium-high heat and boil for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   After boiling, drain liquid from meat.
5. 5
   Return to burner and cover the meat with water again, adding 1 to 2 bay leaves and 2 tablespoons of lard or a small piece of salt pork.
6. 6
   Cook until tender.
7. 7
   Remove meat from cooker and place in baking dish.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and bake at 400° until brown.