Best 3 Possum And Sweet Tater Bake Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that's easy to make? Look no further than possum and sweet tater bake! This classic Southern dish is made with tender possum meat, sweet potatoes, and a creamy sauce. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter night. And with our three different recipes, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Our first recipe is a classic possum and sweet tater bake, made with simple ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection. Our second recipe is a kicked-up version, with the addition of spicy peppers and a tangy barbecue sauce. And our third recipe is a vegetarian take on the dish, made with hearty sweet potatoes, black beans, and a flavorful tomato sauce. No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

POSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES



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this recipe was given to me by a fireman who cooked this at the station . also given to me to compile my cook book of the great fireman cooks who cooked and feed the fireman..this recipe was given to me almost twenty eight years ago..when the cook book was finished and these recipes were all cooked by some great fireman cooks who feed the fireman to keep them strong and healthy to

Provided by ann hugo

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 young opossum (about 3 pounds)
salt
pepper
Worcestershire sauce
garlic salt
water
aluminum foil
sweet potato

Steps:

  • Skin and dress young possum, sprinkle with salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce and garlic salt and place into large stockpot or roasting pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put potatoes around possum and add 1 inch water.
  • Completely cover pan with foil.
  • Bake, covered, for 2 hours or till good and tender.
  • Tastes like fresh pork.

Nutrition Facts :

POSSUM AND SWEET TATER BAKE



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UH...OK... Now this is old southern cooking. I typed this one exactly how it was written. HUM!! How many people Will a possum serve anyway? Poor Poor Possum, or is it Opossum?

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Wild Game

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 possum, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 -6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut up in chunks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oleo, that means margarine I looked it up
1 gallon water, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Skin and shuck all innards and wash yer possum.
  • Put possum in a big sauce pot and cover with water.
  • Add yer salt and yer pepper.
  • Cover pot and cook until possum is tender.
  • Place possum in center of large baking pan and place yer sweet taters around it.
  • Sprinkle with yer white and brown sugars and oleo over taters.
  • Pour 2 cups of yer juice from cooked possum over everything.
  • Place in a hot oven and bake until taters are fork tender light brown, and juices from possum has cooked away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 58.2, Protein 2.8

'POSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES



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Found a very old cook book in my mother-in-laws things. Holland's Cook Book copyright 1923. This is one of the interesting ones.

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 'possum
- salt
- pepper
- medium potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Pour a large kettleful of hot water into a convenient vessel, add a small shovelful of ashes and then put the 'possum in; turn the 'possum round until fur is loosened, and it can easily be scraped clean. Draw, remove head and feet, wash thoroughly; salt in and outside, let hang over night to freeze. Wash again and put in baking-pan with a little water; cover closely and put in oven to brown. Dust with pepper and baste frequently with dripping; have medium potatoes peeled and boiled tender in slightly salted water, adding butter and a little sugar. When tender, arrange potatoes around 'possum on hot platter with potatoes round him, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose a large possum for the best flavor and texture.
  • Soak the possum in salt water overnight to remove any gamey flavor.
  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes for a more complex flavor.
  • Add other vegetables to the bake, such as carrots, onions, or celery.
  • Season the bake with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Bake the possum and sweet potato bake until the possum is tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Possum and sweet potato bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal. The possum is tender and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are soft and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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