Today in History: Happy Groundhog Day. Today in 1887 was the first time. Since 1887, the official groundhog has been named Punxsutawney Phil.

Loki Loc: Georgia

Happy Groundhog Day. Today in 1887 was the first time. Since 1887, the official groundhog has been named Punxsutawney Phil.

reconreb Loc: America / Inglis Fla.

Loki wrote:

Happy Groundhog Day. Today in 1887 was the first time. Since 1887, the official groundhog has been named Punxsutawney Phil.

Question ,, are they better fried or roasted ??

popparod Loc: Somewhere else.

I like em roasted, with just a dash of Tabasco sauce.

Singularity

reconreb wrote:

Question ,, are they better fried or roasted ??

However you finish them up, the meat is pretty tough and with a medium to strong gamey taste (which I like.) It is best to let them spend some time in the pressure cooker, then bake with a sauce like barbeque or cajun.

So, roasted.

Loki Loc: Georgia

Singularity wrote:

However you finish them up, the meat is pretty tough and with a medium to strong gamey taste (which I like.) It is best to let them spend some time in the pressure cooker, then bake with a sauce like barbeque or cajun.

So, roasted.

Braised in a good shiraz with plums and dried, not fresh, cranberries.

reconreb Loc: America / Inglis Fla.

Singularity wrote:

However you finish them up, the meat is pretty tough and with a medium to strong gamey taste (which I like.) It is best to let them spend some time in the pressure cooker, then bake with a sauce like barbeque or cajun.

So, roasted.

Got to try that ,, thanks !!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Loki wrote:

Braised in a good shiraz with plums and dried, not fresh, cranberries.

But, but, if you eat them then who tells you next year????

And how on earth could you ever eat one anyway??? They are so ugly they are cute!!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Singularity wrote:

However you finish them up, the meat is pretty tough and with a medium to strong gamey taste (which I like.) It is best to let them spend some time in the pressure cooker, then bake with a sauce like barbeque or cajun.

So, roasted.

Gamey like Venison??

Singularity

lindajoy wrote:

Gamey like Venison??

Hi lindajoy,

Slightly more musky, but similar. Also makes a great stew with wild onions and turnips, plus whatever other vegetables are handy. I like (uncooked) shredded lettuce on top of the broth.

Sons of Liberty Loc: look behind you!

Singularity wrote:

However you finish them up, the meat is pretty tough and with a medium to strong gamey taste (which I like.) It is best to let them spend some time in the pressure cooker, then bake with a sauce like barbeque or cajun.

So, roasted.

If you can get a young one, they're pretty tender. Throw them in a cast iron skillet to sear them and then roast em or put em in a crock pot. Tasty!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Singularity wrote:

Hi lindajoy,

Slightly more musky, but similar. Also makes a great stew with wild onions and turnips, plus whatever other vegetables are handy. I like (uncooked) shredded lettuce on top of the broth.

I don't like the gamey taste, had version and couldn't eat it, yet another time had it in a stew and that was good...

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Sons of Liberty wrote:

If you can get a young one, they're pretty tender. Throw them in a cast iron skillet to sear them and then roast em or put em in a crock pot. Tasty!

Egads, just knowing what it is I couldn't eat it..
A meal I'll leave for you and Sing to share and enjoy....😷😲🍽 <<my plate, thank you both very much....

Sons of Liberty Loc: look behind you!

lindajoy wrote:

Egads, just knowing what it is I couldn't eat it..
A meal I'll leave for you and Sing to share and enjoy....😷😲🍽 <<my plate, thank you both very much....

I haven't had it in probably 20/25 years. I was 12 the first time I had it. My neighbor gave me a piece and I said this pretty good, what is it? I didn't believe him when he told me groundhog.

I hear raccoon is tasty to, but I ain't eating no damn raccoon.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Sons of Liberty wrote:

I haven't had it in probably 20/25 years. I was 12... (show quote)

A good man you are!!

My girlfriend made spaghetti, meatball and braggioli which I loved.. One time it had something I had not had, but did tell her it was good, until I found out it was tripe!! I had to excuse myself almost immediately to the bathroom to be sick...Think was power of suggestion?? Lolol...😂😃

Singularity

lindajoy wrote:

A good man you are!!

My girlfriend made spaghetti, meatball and braggioli which I loved.. One time it had something I had not had, but did tell her it was good, until I found out it was tripe!! I had to excuse myself almost immediately to the bathroom to be sick...Think was power of suggestion?? Lolol...😂😃

So, does anyone know what Punxsutawney Phil's prediction was this year?