From Regular Contributor Etathed:
A few years ago the state of West Virginia made it legal to to take home - and use - animals killed by cars. Thus the Roadkill Cookoff was born.
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the World Famous Roadkill Cookoff in Marlinton, West Virginia. This is a unique food fest featuring cooks from all over the region competing for cash and prizes. The only rule is that the foodstuffs must be made from animals commonly found on the side of the road. While not for those with a weak stomach, there is a great variety of unique foods to sample at this yearly event. From bear, to deer, to turtles, this is truely an event that would make any Prider proud.
There where three foodstuffs that really knocked my socks off this year. They are, in no particular order:
- Smeared Hog, a wondefully and surprisingly tasty Groundhog recipe.
- Barnyard Buzzard, BBQ Buzzard grilled to perfection.
- Turkey Chili, A nice Spicy chili.
While these were my top 3 favorite samples of the day, I also tried two snapping turtle recipes, one a soup, the other just meat. While the soup was not very good at all, the meat dish was rather tasty.
Thanks to my friend and recent FPT Prider, mecoleman for taking these photos at the event.
From Regular Contributor Etathed:
A few years ago the state of West Virginia made it legal to to take home - and use - animals killed by cars. Thus the Roadkill Cookoff was born.
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the World Famous Roadkill Cookoff in Marlinton, West Virginia. This is a unique food fest featuring cooks from all over the region competing for cash and prizes. The only rule is that the foodstuffs must be made from animals commonly found on the side of the road. While not for those with a weak stomach, there is a great variety of unique foods to sample at this yearly event. From bear, to deer, to turtles, this is truely an event that would make any Prider proud.
There where three foodstuffs that really knocked my socks off this year. They are, in no particular order:
- Smeared Hog, a wondefully and surprisingly tasty Groundhog recipe.
- Barnyard Buzzard, BBQ Buzzard grilled to perfection.
- Turkey Chili, A nice Spicy chili.
While these were my top 3 favorite samples of the day, I also tried two snapping turtle recipes, one a soup, the other just meat. While the soup was not very good at all, the meat dish was rather tasty.
Thanks to my friend and recent FPT Prider, mecoleman for taking these photos at the event.
Next year I will be planning my scrap metal rig run so that I can attend this event. I have much knowledge in this arena to share.
ReplyDeleteCan i interest anyone in a "Rat on a Stick" mall kiosk?
ReplyDeleteWe used to eat vittles like this in 1864. Schuck-A-Muck!
ReplyDeleteAnd the winners are (unofficial)...
ReplyDeletePothole Possum Stew in Half of a Deer Skull
Barnyard Buzzard
Smeared Hog with Groundhog Gravy A'La Car
ET- outstanding reporting. you are in the running for some kind of journalism prize of some sort. It's tough work but somebody has to stomach it. Keep the fight alive.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barn. The Pride is alive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the results mecoleman.
I completely missed the Pothole Possum Stew, I would have liked to try a sample of that. Glad to see the Barnyard Buzzard and Groundhog dishes were recognized, they were both outstanding.