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Stuffed Roast Opossum
5.Cover with cold water to which has been added 1 cup of salt.
6.Allow to stand overnight. In morning, drain off the salted water and rinse well with clear water.
7.Stuff opossum with opossum stuffing (stuffing recipes next); sew opening or fasten with skewers.
8.Place in roaster, add 2 tablespoons water and roast in moderate oven (350°F) until tender and richly browned, about one and one half hours.
9.Bast every 15 minutes with drippings.
10.Remove skewers or stitches, and place on heated platter.
11.Skim fat from gravy remaining in pan.
12.Opossum Stuffing:
13.Brown onion in fat.
14.Add finely chopped opossum liver and cook until liver is tender.
15.Add crumbs, a little red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt and water to moisten.