Unusual Recipes

Rattlesnake is a lean meat that... yep, tastes like chicken. This pan-fried version provides a nice texture and your favorite dipping sauces bring home the flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with celery root, calf's head, onion, bay leaf, whole cloves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tomato soup, black pepper, salt, muskrats, bacon, celery, onions, oleo, cayenne pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with flour, water, butter, salt, kangaroo tail, beef, carrots, onions, herbs, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shortening, flour, alligator, white vinegar or lemon juice, salt, red pepper, corn meal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lard or butter, salt and pepper, alligator tail meat, flour, paprika, eggs, lemon, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, rattlesnake meat, ground beef, kidney or pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, diced jalapenos, red onion, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken or beef stock, red wine, ox tongue, lardons, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, pork skin, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cider vinegar, white vinegar, salt, pigs feet, onions, garlic, peppercorns, whole cloves, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, vegetable oil, celery, garlic, bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, tomatoes and chili pepper, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, lard or bacon drippings, squirrels, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with coffee, bear meat, water, soda, pepper, celery salt, garlic, salt pork

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, onions, evaporated milk, moose round steak, fat, salt, black pepper, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bell pepper, parsley, green onions, onions, ground alligator meat, Italian bread crumbs, egg, salt, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, pasta, ground beef or turkey, cicadas, tomato paste, tomatoes, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop, electric skillet/wok
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, alligator sausage, crawfish tails, smoked sausage, long-grain rice, tomatoes with chilies, onion soup, beef consomme, green onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with dried parsley, tripe, onions, black pepper, ground red chili powder, hominy, lime, beef knuckles, garlic, baking soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with celery, flour, bell pepper, oil, mushrooms, butter, water, onions, salad olives, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with parsley, salt and pepper, alligator meat, celery, oil, shallots, onion, bay leaf, bell pepper, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tomato sauce, alligator meat, oil, flour, whole tomatoes, mushrooms, water, celery, green onions, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours