Roasted Possum

Instructions

1. 1

   Place possum in a large pot with pepper pods or Cajun Seasoning. Cover with cold water, bring to boil; simmer for at least 1-hour, maybe longer depending on fat content and age of possum. Remove and place on rack in cast iron Dutch oven. (Roasting pan will work, but it doesn't seem quite as well.) Add 1 cup water. Sprinkle possum with salt, pepper, sage and lemon juice. Place yams around roast. Combine sugar, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle on top of yams. Cover and cook over very low heat on top of stove; or, bake at 325ºF for

2. 2

   2 hours--or until the meat is crisp and brown. Variation: Boil down whole possum; stuff with taters; prepare honey glaze; roast; use same spices.