Groundhog

[assateague]

So, what's the consensus? Rub, or marinade, or just smoke? Not sure who's eaten rabbit, but I think it'll be like that. And I love rabbit, but always eat it fried like chicken. Wanted to do something different with Monsieur Go-Fair.

[jehler]

Inject And rub

[assateague]

I was leaning toward the rub, also, because rabbit is a lot like a pork loin, only leaner. Not sure about the injection, though,m because I don't know what it tastes like, anyway, and what would complement it.

That, and I don't have any sort of injection kit.

[Feelin' Fowl]

Always had rabbit fried in a cast iron skillet.

I think this is where something clever about tapatalk should go.

[assateague]

Same here. And I could probably just do that with the go-fair as well, but want to try it on the smoker. I'm doing ribs, so will have a rub already mixed up. I'll do a taste test between the groundhog and the spareribs. If it's good, I may have just hit the jackpot. I'm not too proud to fill my freezer up with groundhogs.

[Tomkat]

Are you going to eat a rodent?

Just checking....

[assateague]

Rabbit's a rodent. I think muskrat is a rodent. They're delicious.

[Tomkat]

Rabbit's a rodent. I think muskrat is a rodent. They're delicious.

????

Internet cut and paste, may not be reliable, but casts some doubt on the rodent statement.

Rabbits or bunnies are not rodents. They are actually in a Order called "Lagamorpha", which includes rabbits, hares, and a small South American animal called the pika. All rodents belong to an order called "Rodentia". One of the things that differentiates them is that Lagamorphs (animals in the Lagamorpha Order) from Rodents is the fact that they have an extra pair of small front teeth that sit behind the regular front teeth. Male rodents also have a penile bone, while Lagamorphs do no. Lagamorphs redigest special feces called "cecotropes" which allows them to get the most out of their plant-only diet (which is another difference, Lagamorphs do not naturally eat meat, many rodents do). There are other small skelatal features that distinguish the two groups, as well.


http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/rode…

[assateague]

Like I said- rodent. "Lagomorph" is Latin for "shape of a lake", which is why muskrats, who live around lakes, are considered rodents.

[MuddyWaterWarlock]

How old is the Groundhog?

[assateague]

It's a young one, I'd say last years.

[MuddyWaterWarlock]

Skin it, make sure to get out the little glands in the armpits and hind end. I like it fried and then steamed or in a stew. I haven't smoked one, but I would start out real slow to cook off the grease and fat. I would also use a rub. Don't dry it out and it will be similar to rabbit, but it ain't. A young one should do well on the smoker. I usually soak them in salt water overnight also. Might be good with one of your brine recipes. They are generally a pretty tender meat.

[assateague]

I may try it with a quick brine (not overnight), then a rub. Although this is violating my Theory of Medium, so I will more than likely shitcan that idea and go with just the rub.

[Tomkat]

Please take rodent bbq pictures for me.


Your a crazy bastard, as proved by your hybrid movie out to assateague island.

[assateague]

I just got the mother of all eye rolls from the wife when I grabbed the gun and pan, and Layniebug said "I'm coming with you- we're having groundhog for dinner- YES". (That last word was accompanied by a fist pump)

[3legged_lab]

I just got the mother of all eye rolls from the wife when I grabbed the gun and pan, and Layniebug said "I'm coming with you- we're having groundhog for dinner- YES". (That last word was accompanied by a fist pump)

Awesome!

[3legged_lab]

How old is the Groundhog?

Read muddy's statement then look at the chin scratching deep thought in his avatar - hilarious!

[assateague]

How old is the Groundhog?

Read muddy's statement then look at the chin scratching deep thought in his avatar - hilarious!

[assateague]

Layniebug clarifying what the go-fair looked like post dispatch.

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[assateague]

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[assateague]

I'm locked out of the house.

[DC727]

I'm locked out of the house.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[assateague]

I really was, but she got tired of hearing my croc thudding into the french doors.

[DC727]

I'm dying. I strive to be like you. :lol:

[assateague]

Don't. It's not worth it.

[DC727]

:lol::lol:

[Flightstopper]

Your girl is something else Jim. Has to be endless entertainment between you two.

[assateague]

I've been pretty blessed when it comes to kids/family, I'll be the first to admit

[rebelp74]

Jim, you da man!

[NuffDaddy]

I was laughing out loud for about the last 15 posts. :lol::lol: