Muskrat
The muskrat or common muskrat is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over various climates and habitats. It has crucial effects on the ecology of wetlands, and is a resource of food and fur for humans.
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Recipes

Muskrat Recipes - and a Hearty Greens & Beans Soup - Chesapeake Bay Tidewater Tried & True
The main entrees at our muskrat dining party were cooked a couple ways. We parboiled a few muskrats, and then jointed, seasoned and fried them. A few others were baked in apple butter, then seasoned and grilled or fried. The small pieces of meat along...