POSSUM CASSEROLE

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Possums are an introduced species that are decimating NZ's forests and the beautiful unique birdlife. There is no such thing as a good possum in this beautiful land. Times are guesses.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Stew

Time 4h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 possum
1 onion
1 clove garlic
clarified butter
olive oil (enough to brown meat without becoming dry)
1 cup dry red wine
flat or field mushroom, sliced (big meaty ones)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (a mix of rosemary, thyme, marjoram, dill and parsley)
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 cup dark beer, eg black mac,monteiths
1 cup brown possum stock
1 tablespoon marsala

Steps:

  • Skin and bone the possum (use only the best meat for the casserole, ie: the strip loins and hind quarters, cubed).
  • Reserve the carcass and trimmings for stock.
  • In a heavy pan, heat the clarified butter and oil.
  • Sauté onion and garlic.
  • When onion is clear, remove to casserole.
  • Dust the cubed possum with flour and brown in batches.
  • Add to casserole.
  • Melt a little more clarified butter and sauté bacon and mushrooms.
  • Remove to casserole De-glaze pan as necessary with red wine- add this to casserole together with herbs, ground pepper, tomato purée, beer and marsala.
  • Stir, cover and cook in slow oven for 2-3 hours, adding more possum stock if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Sodium 7.7, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.7

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