1 beaver
1/2 stick butter
3 c. water
1 tbsp. salt
Pepper to taste

Clean and dress beaver. Remove all visible fat. Rub beaver with butter outside and in cavity. Salt and pepper. Place in large roaster with 3 cups water. Cook covered until tender at 350 degrees for approximately 3-4 hours. If beaver is not brown, take lid off and broil for a few minutes. (Beavers are also good barbecued slowly over coals.)