Southern Baked Possum with Sweet Potatoes
Southern Baked Possum With Sweet Potatoes is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 fat possum, 1 large can mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c. water and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Bursting with flavor in every bite.
🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Nail head of possum to a board just a little longer than the possum.
Skin it.
Make paste of shortening, salt and pepper and rub over entire possum.
Fill cavity with onions, garlic, chopped parsley and celery leaves.
Place possum on rack in roasting pan. Lay 5 strips of bacon across breast.
Add water and mushrooms. Leave uncovered.
Bake in a moderately hot oven (300° to 350°) until tender.
Baste every 5 minutes (this is a must).
To determine when done, pull leg away from body.
When done, throw away the possum and eat the board.
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