Possum And Sweet Potatoes Recipes

'POSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Pour a large kettleful of hot water into a convenient vessel, add a small shovelful of ashes and then put the 'possum in; turn the 'possum round until fur is loosened, and it can easily be scraped clean. Draw, remove head and feet, wash thoroughly; salt in and outside, let hang over night to freeze. Wash again and put in baking-pan with a little water; cover closely and put in oven to brown. Dust with pepper and baste frequently with dripping; have medium potatoes peeled and boiled tender in slightly salted water, adding butter and a little sugar. When tender, arrange potatoes around 'possum on hot platter with potatoes round him, and serve.

POSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Skin and dress young possum, sprinkle with salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce and garlic salt and place into large stockpot or roasting pan.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Put potatoes around possum and add 1 inch water.
• Completely cover pan with foil.
• Bake, covered, for 2 hours or till good and tender.
• Tastes like fresh pork.

PORK CHOPS AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender, peel and slice. time will depend upon size of your sweet potatoes.
• Salt and pepper the chops and dredge in flour. Brown in shortening.
• In a bowl, melt butter. Stir in jelly, juices, and lemon rind.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring to blend.
• Arrange potatoes and chops in a casserole dish and cover with 6 tablespoons sauce. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Position rack in the middle of oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
• Butter a large baking dish or pan that will hold the chicken and potatoes in a single layer.
• Rinse and pat dry chicken.
• In a sauté pan over medium-high heal, melt 2 tbsp of butter with the oil. When foaming, add half of the chicken and quickly sear until golden, 4-5 mintues on each side. Transfer to the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Arrange the potato slices among the meat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the shallots. Sauté until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add half each of the apple juice and stock and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil and pour over the chicken and potatoes. Tuck the sage leaves around the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake until the potatoes and chicken are tender, 45-50 minutes. The meat should be opaque througout. Using a slotted sppon, transfer the chicken and potatoes to a serving dish and cover to keep warm. Using a large spoon, skim off the fat form the juice and pour the juices into a pitcher.
• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter. Add flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium. Stirring constantly, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup apple juice and stock and pan juices. Stir until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, 3-4 minutes. Add the cream and cook for a few seconds. Thin, if desired, with apple juice or stock. Adjust seasonings to taste. Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes and serve.