Roast 'Coon

Name: Roast 'Coon
Ingredients: 1 dressed young coon; 2 stalks celery; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 2 medium onions; 1 carrot; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 c. water; 1 Tbsp. baking soda

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 dressed young coon
2 stalks celery
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 medium onions
1 carrot
1 tsp. black pepper
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. baking soda

Directions

1

Chill coon thoroughly.
2

Remove all fat and scent glands.
3

Rub soda well into skin.
4

Rinse thoroughly inside and out.
5

Place in deep roasting pan and barely cover with warm water.
6

Add onions, celery and carrot.
7

Cover and simmer gently 1/2 hour.
8

Remove coon.
9

Place coon on back in a roasting pan with tight lid.
10

Add the water and roast at 350° until tender (about 2 hours).
11

Remove cover; add more water if needed and roast, uncovered, to a rich brown.
12

Serve with dressing and gravy.