ROAST OPOSSUM 
1 opossum, skinned and cleaned
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. fat
1 opossum liver, chopped
1 c. bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 hard cooked egg, chopped
Salt
Pepper
4 strips bacon

Rub opossum with salt and pepper. Brown onion in fat, add opossum liver and cook until tender. Add bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, seasonings, and water to moisten. Stuff opossum with the mixture and truss. Place in pan belly down. Put bacon strips across back. Add 1 quart water to pan. Roast uncovered at 350 degrees until tender, basting every 15 minutes. It will be done in about 2 1/2 hours. Serves 2-4.

 

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