Do you really eat Coon? (Houston, Dallas: house, buy, elementary school)

[tstone]

Sorry, no coon here. I've heard of the practice but only in derogatory stories about backwoods folk.

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by Hoosier_guy

I have a serious question for you all. Does the majority of Texas really eat coon? I'm asking this because I have a dear friend who lives in Houston and tells us they love to eat BBQ coon.

At first I thought she was joking, but she was serious. Bein' from way up north...almost to Canada we do not dine on raccoon. And seriously...does it really taste like chicken? BTW, this is NOT a joke, but a serious question.

I've never seen anyone do that. Your friend is pulling your leg.

[momof2dfw]

I can't resist


RoadKill Basic Recipe
Rules of The RoadKill

1. Freshness is always the rule
(if it's still there on your way home, it's too late).
2. Semi-squashed is much better than squashed; anything
clobbered by an 18-wheeler is absolutely undesirable.
3. Blacktop surfaces are much preferred over dirt
roads; concrete is a gourmet's delight.
4. Remember the early bird catches the....ah, worm!


Road Chicken


One, 4 lb. (your Favorite RoadKill) (boned and cubed)

One, large onion

Two cloves garlic

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tbs. Chile powder

1 can beer

2 beef bullion cubes

Saute RoadKill until tender. Add onion,
cook until onion is translucent. Add the rest
of the seasonings, mix well and add beer
and bullion cubes. Cook 10 - 12 minutes
on medium heat.

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[Hoosier]

Wow! I want to live in Texas now!! Forget Minnesota Hot Dish...it's all about the coon and roadkill.

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by Hoosier_guy

Well she saw the thread and said it's an East Texas thing.

Okay, that explains it. East TX can be a lot like W. La! Kinda skeery!

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by Hoosier_guy

I have a serious question for you all. Does the majority of Texas really eat coon? I'm asking this because I have a dear friend who lives in Houston and tells us they love to eat BBQ coon.

At first I thought she was joking, but she was serious. Bein' from way up north...almost to Canada we do not dine on raccoon. And seriously...does it really taste like chicken? BTW, this is NOT a joke, but a serious question.

Coon? NO!!! I grew up in isolated rural West Texas, too!!

We eat beef, chicken, pork, lamb, venison, turkey (both wild and domestic) and goat.

A few (and a rare few at that) eat squirrel, rattlesnake and whatever wild game they can shoot, but I've never heard of anyone eating coon.

She was pulling your leg, no doubt...

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

Sorry, guys I was NOT pulling his leg! I DO eat barbecued coon, you city people don't know what you're miss'n

[momof2dfw]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

Coon? NO!!! I grew up in isolated rural West Texas, too!!

We eat beef, chicken, pork, lamb, venison, turkey (both wild and domestic) and goat.

A few (and a rare few at that) eat squirrel, rattlesnake and whatever wild game they can shoot, but I've never heard of anyone eating coon.

She was pulling your leg, no doubt...

A few other popular meats in Texas are: Dove, boar and duck to name a few. Venison chili is very popular and it also is GREAT in queso. Instead of sausage we have been known to use venison.

I may be "city" but my family is from the country and ain't no one eatin "coon". eeew

On a side note: The ever so popular town of Frisco that is located north of Dallas was once home of the "Fightin Coons". As the town grew from a small, sleepy cotton town that was WAY OUT in podunkville north of Dallas to become a mecca for out of state transplants they changed the high schools team mascot from "Coon" to "Raccoons". I still think it is rather funny that all of these people that view themselves "better than" are living in a former cotton town known for "Coons".

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by momof2dfw

A few other popular meats in Texas are: Dove, boar and duck to name a few. Venison chili is very popular and it also is GREAT in queso. Instead of sausage we have been known to use venison.

I may be "city" but my family is from the country and ain't no one eatin "coon". eeew

On a side note: The ever so popular town of Frisco that is located north of Dallas was once home of the "Fightin Coons". As the town grew from a small, sleepy cotton town that was WAY OUT in podunkville north of Dallas to become a mecca for out of state transplants they changed the high schools team mascot from "Coon" to "Raccoons". I still think it is rather funny that all of these people that view themselves "better than" are living in a former cotton town known for "Coons".

Oh yes, dove and quail.....very tasty, but not much fun to run into a mouthful of pellet..LOL!!!

Venison makes great sausage and chili, but I like a mix of beef and venison for both rather than pure venison--just personal preference.

Don't care for duck....never had boar, but will try it if I ever have a chance. I've had friends in years past try bobcat and other wild game that we don't normally eat...and they said it was as gamey as all get out, LOL!! Wild rabbit tends to be wormy, so I wouldn't ever eat that, though domestic rabbit is quite tasty!!

I also intend to try rattlesnake the next time I have a chance!

Too funny about the mascot, LOL!!

[crbcrbrgv]

Since she is from near Canada, maybe she was saying "cow", like "about". Of course it would sound like "coon" like "aboot". Maybe I should stop with this nonsense already. Corner Gas rules!