Rattlesnake Chili Recipes

FRIED RATTLESNAKE - COWBOY KENT ROLLINS

Steps:

• For fresh snake meat, clean the snake well and cover it in buttermilk overnight.
• Drain the snake from the buttermilk and cut into about 3 to 4-inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
• Dip the snake pieces in the milk mixtures to coat well then dredge through the flour mixtures to generously coat. Repeat to double coat.
• Heat about 2-inches deep of fry oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fry a few pieces of the snake at a time until golden brown. Drain and let cool on a paper towel. Serve with dipping sauce.
• For the dipping sauce: Whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey and ½ teaspoon liquid smoke.

RATTLESNAKE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook the onions until they are soft and slightly tender. Add the Red Chile Sauce and the remaining ingredients. Cover the skillet and stew all of the ingredients together for approximately 1 hour. Season the chili with salt. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

TEXAS RATTLESNAKE CHILI

Steps:

• In a 5 qt sauce pan, heat oil & cook onion, green pepper, & garlic till tender
• Add meat cook till done.
• Stir in seasoning, tomatoes, & tomato paste
• Heat to boiling, reduce heat & simmer for 2 hours.
• Before serving add water & return chili to boiling.
• Stir in uncooked pasta, continue boiling 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender, stiring frequently