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Fried Beaver Tail

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This hearty, traditional recipe transforms beaver tails into a tender, flavorful meal through a meticulous preparation process. The meat is first soaked and simmered to ensure tenderness, then dredged in seasoned flour and saut&# 195;©ed in butter. It is finished with a robust, tangy sauce made from sherry, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. This dish offers a unique texture and deep, savory flavor profile, perfect for adventurous home cooks looking to explore historic or regional cuisine. It serves as a satisfying main course, best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 189.8
Dietary: Non-Vegetarian, Vegetarian
Description
This hearty, traditional recipe transforms beaver tails into a tender, flavorful meal through a meticulous preparation process. The meat is first soaked and simmered to ensure tenderness, then dredged in seasoned flour and saut&# 195;©ed in butter. It is finished with a robust, tangy sauce made from sherry, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. This dish offers a unique texture and deep, savory flavor profile, perfect for adventurous home cooks looking to explore historic or regional cuisine. It serves as a satisfying main course, best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
  • 2 Beaver Tails
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Soda
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sherry or cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon Dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
  1. 1
    Skin the beaver tails, clean them thoroughly, and wash well in a solution of salt water.
  2. 2
    Soak the tails overnight in cold water to cover, adding 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt to the water.
  3. 3
    The next day, remove the tails from the brine and wash them again.
  4. 4
    Cover the tails with a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda to 2 quarts of water.
  5. 5
    Bring the soda solution to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Drain the tails and pat them dry.
  7. 7
    Mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then dredge the beaver tails in the seasoned flour.
  8. 8
    Melt butter in a heavy frying pan and sauté the tails over low heat until tender.
  9. 9
    In a small bowl, mix sherry, dry mustard, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  10. 10
    Pour the sauce mixture over the beaver tails and simmer gently for 10 minutes, basting frequently.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 189.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g20%
Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 17440.7mg727%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beaver tail, fried, sherry sauce, mustard sauce, traditional, rustic, game meat, sautéed, simmered, worcestershire, butter, flour dredge, soaking, brine, soda bath, comfort food
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