Roast Beaver

Photo: flickr user PinkMoose

Ingredients

1 medium Beaver, about 8 lbs

cup Vinegar

1 tablespoon Salt

2 teaspoons Soda

1 medium Onion, sliced

4 Strips bacon or salt pork

teaspoon Salt

teaspoon Pepper

Preparation

Wash beaver thoroughly with salt water then let soak overnight in enough cold water to cover. Add 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tb salt to the water.

The next day, remove the beaver from the brine, wash and cover with a solution of 2 ts soda to 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Drain, then place beaver in roasting pan. Cover with sliced onions and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Place lid on roaster and bake at 375 until tender. Serve with a tart jelly.