Title: Roast Beaver
Categories: Game Amerind Canadian Blank
Yield: 4 Servings

1	md	Beaver, about 8 lbs
1/2	c	Vinegar
1	tb	Salt
2	ts	Soda
1	md	Onion; sliced
4		Strips bacon or salt pork
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper

Wash beaver thoroughly with salt water then let soak overnight in enough cold water to cover. Add 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tb salt to the water.

The next day, remove the beaver from the brine, wash and cover with a solution of 2 ts soda to 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Drain, then place beaver in roasting pan. Cover with sliced onions and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Place lid on roaster and bake at 375 until tender. Serve with a tart jelly.

From "Northern Cookbook by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada" Posted by: Jim Weller

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