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Ready to cook something that's sure to be a conversation starter? This Texas Armadillo recipe brings a fun twist to dinner that your friends won't stop talking about.

1 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cup light cream
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hours, turning meat occasionally.
Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.
Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.
Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.
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reviews & comments
July 21, 2021
This was so good, I roundhouse kicked my coworker in the head for our potluck! Finally; a use for all of these 'Dillos that follow me everywhere. -Chuck Approved
August 3, 2014
I prefer Redeye wiskey over the wine, but it was pertty darn good
Hunt it like any other wild game, e.g. Squirrels
Seriously? Does one purchase said armadillo or does one scrape it up off the side of the highway?