Roast Opossum

Name: Roast Opossum
Ingredients: 1 young opossum; 2 tsp. salt; 4 red chili peppers, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 6 stalks celery

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 young opossum
2 tsp. salt
4 red chili peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 stalks celery

Directions

1

Put skinned and cleaned opossum in large kettle, cover with water.
2

Add salt, peppers, onion, and bring to boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
3

Remove meat, place in roasting pan. Increase heat and boil water mixture until only 3 cups remain. Pour over meat in roasting pan.
4

Cover and roast in oven at 350° for 30 minutes.
5

Add sweet potatoes and celery.
6

Baste meat, cover, and roast for an additional 30 minutes or until tender.