Seasonal Recipes
Christmas Recipes
A SaltSpring classic from the late - Evelyn Lee
RACCOON SWEET AND SOUR
1 raccoon (preferably trapped before it gets into the hen house)
2 qts. water
1/2 cup salt
Clean raccoon thoroughly and trim off all fat. Soak in salt and water overnight. Rinse and wipe dry. Disjoint.
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Add raccoon pieces and shake well to coat.
In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup salad oil. Add pieces and brown well over medium heat, turning often.
Thaw 1-6 oz. can frozen orange pineapple juice concentrate and put in a blender with:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Blend until smooth and pour over meat. Cover skillet and simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
In a small bowl blend:
3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp corn starch
Add mixture to the skillet stirring constantly until cooking liquid has thickened. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.
