2 Skunks; skinned, cleaned
1 tb Salt
Water; to cover
2 c Bear fat or lard
2 Egg yolks; beaten
3 c Milk or cream
1 1/2 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Cayenne
2 tb Baking powder
Clean and wash the skunks, making sure that the scent glands are
removed. Cut up into small serving pieces.
Put a soup kettle on the stove and add the meat. Cover with cold
water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and boil
until the meat is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove all the scum
that rises to the surface.
Make a batter by mixing together the egg yolks, milk, flour, salt,
cayenne and baking powder. Mix real good until the batter is about
like cake batter.
Heat the bear fat or lard in a deep fryer to about 360°F. Dip the
pieces of skunk in the batter and then fry them until golden brown.
Drain well and serve. Yum, yum.
