French Fried Skunk

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Ingredients

  • 2 skunks, skinned and cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • water, to cover
  • 2 cups bear fat or 2 cups lard
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 3 cups milk or 3 cups cream
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Clean and wash the skunks, making sure that the scent glands are removed.
  2. Cut up into small serving pieces.
  3. Put a soup kettle on the stove and add the meat.
  4. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Lower the heat and boil until the meat is tender, about 40 minutes.
  6. Remove all the scum that rises to the surface.
  7. Make a batter by mixing together the egg yolks, milk, flour, salt and baking powder.
  8. Mix real good until the batter is about like cake batter.
  9. Heat the bear fat or lard in a deep fryer to about 360 degrees.
  10. Dip the pieces of skunk in the batter and then fry them in the deep fryer until golden brown.
  11. Drain well and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

414 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.6g 35% DV
Total Fat 19.9g 25% DV
Carbs 44.2g 16% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12457.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 163.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 578.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1656mg 100% DV
Iron 9.7mg 54% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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