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FareShare Gazette -- May 2009 Recipes

This FareShare Gazette -- May 2009 Recipes recipe uses Vinegar, Salt, Soda, Flour, and Butter. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 pkg
• 1/2 lb
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   The next day, remove the beaver from the brine; wash and cover with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 mL) soda to 2 quarts (2 liters) of water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix the flour, 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt and the paprika together. Thoroughly dredge each piece of meat in the seasoned flour.

4. 4

   Transfer the meat to a greased casserole dish and distribute the onion slices over the top; add water, cover and bake at 325F (160C/Gas 3) until tender.

5. 5

   When the meat is almost tender add the sour cream. Stir well and continue cooking until tender.

6. 6

   "Beaver meat is dark red, fine grained, moist and tender; when properly prepared it is similar in flavour to roast pork.

7. 7

   Cut the head from the carcass and eviscerate the animal according to the following method.

8. 8

   Make a cut through the thin layer of meat from the breast bone to the vent, encircling the vent, being careful not to puncture the intestines.

9. 9

   Lay the body cavity open and remove the viscera by grasping them above the stomach and pulling down and out from the body cavity.

10. 10

    Carefully cut out the tiny musk glands from under the skin on the inside of the legs; be sure to remove the castor gland under the belly near the tail.

11. 11

    Trim off all the fat then wash the carcass thoroughly with warm salted water."

12. 12

    In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; set aside. Set aside the seasoning packet from noodles.

13. 13

    In a large deep skillet, stir fry beef in oil.

14. 14

    Add soy sauce; cook for 3-4 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.

15. 15

    Drain noodles; add to beef.

16. 16

    Stir in the corn, broccoli, red pepper, carrot, onions and remaining broth.

17. 17

    Sprinkle contents of seasoning packet over all.

18. 18

    Cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.

19. 19

    Stir reserved cornstarch mixture and add to skillet.

20. 20

    Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

21. 21

    Sprinkle with peanuts.

22. 22

    Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old

23. 23

    If you want to respect your elders, there's no need to add water or ice.

24. 24

    Price: $33

25. 25

    'Hazmat' because of its high alcohol content.

26. 26

    Add a little water to this 15-year old and it will open up the coffee, citrus and oak flavors.