I just tried it at a family reunion in the deep south. I agree with Joe’s excellent article. Why has this tradition waned? The raccoon is an omnivore meaning they eat meat/animals and greens/vegetation. Raccoon prefer forested areas near a stream or water source, but have adapted to various environments in and around human beings. • 1 cup red wine Discard water. What about your pet food? Most of us are familiar with the masked bandit we call the raccoon. The excessive deposit of feces in the swimming pool, yard, or other areas around your property. Additionally, raccoons will eat pet food, carrion, and human garbage. The majority of their diet consists of worms, insects and other invertebrates. It continued as an important protein in many “economically challenged” southern regions after the Civil War and even right up to the present day. In short, wherever these critters are, they can surely survive. Killer Me. President Calvin Coolidge kept a pet raccoon he named Rebecca. Serve and enjoy! Made a very tasty dinner. For some, raccoons are fun to watch while they eat and play. The fat is a little gamier, which is to be expected from a wild animal eating a great variety of foods. What’s the average lifespan of a raccoon… It takes about a month for newly deposited eggs to develop to the infectious stage. At any rate, it’s an acquired taste to many people. Then as elders, they parked their rv’s around a community building with a large kitchen and played cards until time to go hunting. Prepping the coon is key…no fat…delish. They hunted year round and ate what they shot. They each had expensive coon dogs; blue ticks, black and tans, red bones always in pursuit of a better dog much to mother’s dismay. There were never left overs and all family members lived to their mid to late 80’s..And hunted until they could no longer keep up with the hounds. • 2 cups chopped onion. Raccoon is omnivorous. However, carrots are listed in the recipe, but not the ingredient list. We need to remember that the harvest and consumption of whatever wildlife was around is as old as humankind itself and was often the driving force behind human exploration into wild and unsettled areas. Do raccoons eat cats? Bacon & onions are great with it. 79. • 1 Tbsp salt .38 Special, Jul 20, 2020 #15. I skin all my own raccoons anyway, so this wasn’t a big deal to me. Add the wine, onions, bay leaves, salt, pepper and garlic. I like... posted 8 years ago. They have a deep earthy taste & we like BBQ sauce coon best. A raccoon will certainly eat food from a bowl, but it is better to make them do a little work for their food, which will mimic how they eat in the wild. I would eat every one I could get my hands and “MY” recipe for BBQ Coon has been enjoyed by our Boy Scouts for 15 years. Favorite Answer. Unfortunately, cat food and dog food are reported to be among raccoons’ favorite meals, and raccoons are intelligent, adaptable and wild animals. My mother’s recipe is much like is printed in the article. Woahh raccoon?? Now we have three raccoons eating from the cats' bowls, and we are not quite sure what to do. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The eggs can only develop into worms when they’re in an animal’s body, but the eggs are hardy and may survive for years in soil, sand, or water. A young raccoon takes three or four-times food per day. The animal receives most of the information about the environment with the help of touch. Lv 4. Veterinary Nurse. Thank you. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) named red meat — including beef, veal, and lamb — a Group 2 carcinogen, meaning it probably causes cancer in humans. Personally I love to eat wild game; deer, turkey, salmon, trout, shellfish and duck are among my favorites, and while this is all “normal” to me I still cringe about eating raccoon meat. Small children are particularly vulnerable because they tend to put their hands, and other objects such as bark, wood chips, toys, soil, or even droppings, into their mouths. • 2 onions, sliced Generally, raccoon meat is safe but must be well cooked - no rare meat - to kill any potential parasites or disease organisms. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. In a large pot, place the meat and cover with water. Raccoons eat food leftovers in garbage cans, pet food, birdseed, and crops in your yard. we caught baby raccoons … Raccoons are omnivores, which means they eat a little bit of everything. I grew up in Indiana, where country dwellers routinely shoot and eat the wild relatives of city pigeons. When starting to measure how much food, a pet raccoon eats, you have to estimate eating food amount about five or six months. However, it’s the quality of the meat that would keep me from cooking it more often. Is Raccoon Good To Eat Preparing Raccoon To Eat Raccoon Recipes Can You Eat A Raccoon. An Iowa farm boy, and retired State Game Warden. good luck with your trying to eat. The roundworm larvae cause problems as they travel through the person’s muscles and various organs, including the liver, brain, lungs, and eyes. Being omnivores, raccoons need to be adapted for eating both meat and plant food. That would be raccoon roundworm. Remove meat from bones and cut into 1″ – 2″ cubes. The young raccoon are called kits and are not usually eaten until they reach adulthood. When eating all meat, it’s generally a good idea to cook it thoroughly and you’ll kill most bacteria that could potentially harm you. Their diet will vary a bit from season to season, and they will eat everything from insects to fruits to nuts to amphibians. Google raccoon worms; the are very dangerous to humans. We should provide them with some kitten milk which can be bought in any good pet store. Small pet raccoon takes daily 250 grams of dog foods. My father, grandfather and uncles along with several men friends went on a yearly 2 week ‘coon hunt’ setting up camp in the woods. It can also be found in parts of Canada, Mexico and the northern-most regions of South America. The best raccoon I’ve eaten I always find in Louisiana. Mar 30, 2013 #3 shmccarthy Songster. As for what they cannot ingest, there are only a few. • 3 cloves garlic, sliced Where do you even buy coon meat? Mar 30, 2013 #2 Judy Crowing. Still, be on the lookout for any unusual behavior and, if you get a raccoon from someone else, make sure you know exactly where it comes from. Priceless! After trimming away affected tissue and properly cooking the meat, it is safe for pets to eat. They average 24 to 40 inches in length and can weigh between 14 to 35 lbs., and sometimes more, depending upon habitat and available food. Other types of animals that make up the raccoon’s diet are snakes, fish and freshwater mussels. But after six months it takes 1,000 grams to 1500 grams per day. Someone from church trapped a coon for my son to make a coonskin cap, and after we skinned it we put it in the crock pot overnight like we would chicken or a roast. • 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced in chunks or cubed Thanks for you comment. Oh yes, looking back I see how this tradition evolved with age. No it is not safe It's not worth taking the risk of eating it. Does a raccoon eat a snake? The average raccoon measures about 3 feet long – including a bushy, ringed tail – and weighs 15 to 40 pounds. So, go ahead and give it a try if you are an adventurous eater, but always keep in mind where the raccoon came from. Whether you are the best friend of your pets or a wildlife lover, this article will help you to find the answer to the question… Yes, raccoons eat meat. Premium Feather Member. And as a side note, our daughter lives in San Marcos. In spring and early summer, the basis of his diet is animal feed. You know how jealous your dog is at mealtimes. Since raccoons are omnivores they have teeth capable of tearing plants and meat alike, very similar to our own tooth structure with incisors, canines and molars. It was often used on special occasions as a festive meal. If raccoons live near people, they willingly dig in the garbage. Known endearingly to some as the “other dark meat,” raccoon is some of the healthiest meat you can eat, according to furbearer resource biologist Jeff Beringer. Feb 5, 2009 34,024 543 448 South Georgia. Raccoons like to eat many different kinds of food, but what they actually eat often depends on what is available. They will eat whatever they can catch or whats laying around. My husband found 4 in our shed out back looking for food last spring. People who’ve not grown up eating raccoon have no clue how to prepare a carcass to cook. No matter how old it is it comes out tender. Do raccoons eat meat? Another potentially dangerous scenario is when the raccoon visits your house to eat your dog’s food. Serve and enjoy! Remove meat and allow to cool. Dead animals represent easy meals for raccoons; carrion makes up an important part of their diets, sometimes leading them to the dangerous practice of scavenging along the side of the road. They are perfectly safe to eat as long as they are cooked properly, just like any meat that you cook. Place the raccoon in a greased baking dish. Yes, a raccoon will eat a snake. And finally a recipe for Raccoon Stew that was supposedly served at Monte Cello, the home of our nation’s third President, and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. No it is not safe It's not worth taking the risk of eating it. Safe for Pets? The first sensible, not ignorant comment. I … Another idea is to put food on the steps, underneath boxes, or inside of objects. Your article “Coon Cuisine” was very well written, but risky. She then turns their white meat into food. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating whether raccoon meat sold at Metro Super Market in Temple City market is safe to eat. It has been noted in historical documents that barbecued raccoon was a traditional food on American farms, we learned to eat it from the friendly Natives our original settlers first encountered. No one ever talks about that. The raccoons and cats eat right out of the same dish. Bring to a slow boil and then allow it to simmer over low heat for an additional 6 hours. They can achieve this through their sharp teeth. And the cold weather this time of year kills many rabid animals anyway. Is it OK to be feeding the raccoons this way? Does cooking it kill that stuff? I guess you could still eat them in summer, but, since we are not in a survival situation, fleas and ticks make the meat seem less appealing. There is also some info on eating coon in some of the would you eat road kill blogs. Associate Degree. Raccoons being common in North America, if a raccoon was caught in a trap or crossed a hunter's path, they shot it and brought it home to skin and cook. If in fact it … How-Tos. Because raccoon are generally considered dirty, trash eating varmints, the idea of us eating them is rather nauseating to many mainstream Americans. Due to their sensitive feet, these animals tend to avoid plants that are prickly. If you leave it outside during the night, it is entirely possible that a raccoon will come by and eat it. The majority of their diet consists of worms, insects, and other invertebrates along with plant material, including fruits. Just like humans, raccoons are omnivores. They have adapted well to living in geological habitats. I grant you that the culinary use of raccoon meat is mainly associated with certain regions of the American South like Arkansas where the ‘Gillett Coon Supper’ is an important annual event for local politicians seeking office. Generally, raccoon meat is safe but must be well cooked - no rare meat - to kill any potential parasites or disease organisms. • 2 turnips, cubed You’ll find delicious raccoon dishes. Of course we’re country and didn’t to much worry about toxins etc. I wouldn't eat a racoon period they are scavengers and eat garbage yuck. My experience is that pressure cooking must be used sparingly. Knowing raccoon meat had a few strikes against it, I still decided to go all-in and give it a try. All must be properly cleaned and cooked. Raccoon dogs are omnivores (eat plants and meat). If in fact it … Cooked in pressure cooker helps tenderize it. Their diet consists of fish, frogs, birds and their eggs, amphibians, reptiles, small invertebrates, fruit, seeds, nuts and berries. It is critical to many cultures that they continue to hunt, fish, and otherwise harvest wildlife for dietary supplementation, subsistence, recreation, social and cultural needs, as well as for other purposes that result in the consumption of game meat. Animals with brain abscesses may show neurologic signs such as stumbling or disorientation. This is an excellent article! They are also quite smart. “Once you put those sweet potatoes around him, and you parboil him, and you bake him—let me tell you, you have a good eat there. They did not choose your home by accident. Joe Urbach: I was disappointed that you did not have any personal experience with the recipes that you posted. Yes, a raccoon will eat a snake. Most of us like to eat chocolate as a rich, creamy, and delicious snack. Hogs will not eat and crap in the same area. Place the raccoon pieces in a large pan. It is interesting to note however, that many thousands of raccoon are still eaten each year right here in the good old United States of America. somethingbenign said: ↑ It is on my list to try. If you have any friends who are hunter/trapper types – talk to them about it! She par boiled the meat with spices until it was falling off the bone, drained the juice, and covered it with bar-b-que sauce then either put it in the oven or on the grill to allow the bar-b-q to saturate the meat. Update: Should I cut the paws off then? Raccoon meat must be cleaned in a very specific way. No, cats and raccoons try to ignore each other and … They have been known to kill chickens, bluebirds, and wood ducks. If they don’t wash their hands, they may later transfer the eggs to their mouths. Yepoka Yeebo September 28, 2016. 3 0. If you are in an urban neighborhood I would not personally use the local critters but would find a friend in a rural setting that has raccoon problems and trap some from there. Unlike other species of dogs, raccoon dogs have small canine teeth, flat molars and elongated intestines. I make home made BBQ sauce, cover the meat with it and bake the meat @ 300° for 2 -1/2hours. Because of so they have a wide variety of options to choose from. In his diet, a seasonal change in feed is expressed. While you may not see fresh or frozen whole raccoon in your local supermarket, the meat is … PitRottMommy. In spring and early summer, the basis of his diet is animal feed. Browse by: Dish Type Ingredient Cuisine Cooking Method Diet Season Menus Recipe Collections Quick Dinners View All. As the name suggests, these raccoon species are known for their diet of crustaceans which make up over half of these raccoons’ meals. Still, be on the lookout for any unusual behavior and, if you get a raccoon from someone else, make sure you know exactly where it comes from. • 2 tsp salt If they like to eat something that is high in fat, for example, we should remove this from their diet. Aficionados state that although it is rather labor-intensive to prepare, it is worth the time. While rabies is not nearly as big of a concern as the fear of it would lead one to think, there is one thing we should worry about when eating raccoon. She may merely be foraging longer hours to support her young, visiting a garden while your dogs are indoors, or moving to a new location. After talking to many of my friends and neighbors it would seem that the answer is that raccoon may well be good eats but are probably not for everyone, as for me if I get the chance, I think I’m going to give it a try! All in all, raccoon is totally edible, and I would not hesitate to eat it again. And one of the things I get asked is do I eat the beaver I trap and yes I do. If you’re not uncomfortable, read on. The men started out camping in tents with no wives. We eat chicken, and a filthier animal never existed than a chicken. Usually, they hunt much more in the springtime, since nuts, fruits, and vegetables are scarce or not yet available. • 1 5-lb raccoon I have not seen any possums in the area but assume coyotes take their place in this area. Also note that a rabid raccoon will not usually be feeding, so if the raccoon is getting your chickens he is probably fair game! I wouldn't eat a racoon period they are scavengers and eat garbage yuck. Since my profession is daily involved with these conditions, I cringe at the thought of increasing these risks for the sake of a unique dish. So you should not expect to find “Quality Coon” on your grocer’s shelves anytime soon. Toxocariasis is the increasingly common and potentially deadly disease that most of us have never heard of. The main thing to remember is cut all the fat off that you possibly can before cooking!! Ifishsum, Obturation, FL-NC and 2 others like this. Growing up I have attended many a ‘Wild Feast’ with bounty provided by local hunters from the season’s past but raccoon was always the prime meat served. Like dark-meat chicken or turkey, though it is greasier and more tender than either. 6 Years. All in all, raccoon is totally edible, and I would not hesitate to eat it again. • 1/4 lb fatback Hi Rami – We have been talking about trapping raccoons recently – to control populations and keep them out of the garden and the compost pile. raccoon, cut into serving pieces Their diet consists of fish, frogs, birds and their eggs, amphibians, reptiles, small invertebrates, fruit, seeds, nuts and berries. • 2 tsp pepper Just sayin. Then remove from water and allow to cool. It ruins the taste & texture of the meat in our opinion. MDC advises against consuming any animal with neurologic signs. My father, grandfather and 4 of my father’s brothers were big coon hunters. They will break into tents or other campsite shelters if they can, and they’ll make their way into houses to steal. The young and elderly are particularly susceptible. People have hunted and eaten wild rabbit from prehistoric times. And where would we be without tasty bottom feeders like shrimp, lobster, and catfish. The structure of their teeth is the same as ours. • 1 Tbsp paprika. Yes. He chased them out & closed up the hole in the fence they came through. They were originally forest animals. Generally, raccoon meat is safe but must be well cooked - no rare meat - to kill any potential parasites or disease organisms. Still, be on the lookout for any unusual behavior and, if you get a raccoon from someone else, make sure you know exactly where it comes from. You know how the wild game has been taken care of, can't say that for meat in the store. After 1 hour, remove the meat and drain. Despite what you might think, raccoon tastes pretty good when cleaned and cooked properly. “Raccoon meat is some of the healthiest meat you can eat,” says Jeff Beringer, a furbearer resource biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. They also eat many different kinds of small mammals, including mice, bats, voles, muskrats and rabbits, and they’ll eat ducks and other birds if they can catch them. Raccoons came after the food, nothing else, just for something to eat. Typically, though, rabid raccoons will not be feeding. Smoked Raccoon . Raccoon raise hell on cornfields so when trapping season commences, we load up. And yes, hogs will root at a cow to make it get up, and then when the cow craps, the hog will eat the cow crap. As a physician, I would advise the possibility of eating a scavenger only under emergency survival conditions; like famine, hurricane, earthquake or any time starvation or survival is imminent. In most cases, the wild raccoons have the advantage of eating s different diet in their native environment. It will not be offered if you’re a stranger or don’t go out of your way to inquire. Amar Saleem. Which is correct for the recipe? • pepper to taste (heavy is recommended) But none of the young people know how to do that anymore.”. Yes, I would eat coon… again. • 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes A little garlic and onion helps most wild game be palatable . It doesn't matter if you pu… In his diet, a seasonal change in feed is expressed. • 2 tsp Accent (optional) Therefore, they also eat meat. Relevance. Thanks for catching that error! Technically the answer would have to be yes. Location: Southern New England, seaside, avg yearly rainfall 41.91 in, zone 6b . Coons eat other “clean up” scavengers like crayfish, clams, etc., hence further adding to their potential danger. It comes from Sylvia’s Family Soul Food Cookbook by Sylvia Woods, published by Harper Collins. However, it’s the quality of the meat that would keep me from cooking it more often. The raccoon will eat almost anything that is put in front of them. Raccoon shed millions of the microscopic roundworm eggs in their feces. It was hunted off their land. What about round work? That’s a new type of meat I never considered because they are pretty cute (although horrible creatures!). Well even though raccoon is a very tasty meat, I don't think I would eat any infected animal. As they got older and their wives joined them camping in the comfort of rv’s. Of course, I don’t boil coon. Well even though raccoon is a very tasty meat, I don't think I would eat any infected animal. You might be surprised to know that raccoon meat made it into the first edition of The Joy of Cooking in 1931. Have you tried any since posting these three recipes? Just make sure that you are processing a raccoon that looks and ‘feels’ healthy, and keep in mind that some raccoons have fleas. One recipe on the web said to pressure cook it for 30 minutes… The meat was essentially mush and tasteless. I’m asked many times if I eat the animals I trap and the answer is occasionally I do. Try offering invertebrates such as crickets in a plastic under-bed storage box (so the crickets can’t escape). . But there’s a fear it’s spreading diseases. What Do Raccoons Eat? Raccoon will eat almost anything, but are particularly fond of creatures found in water – clams, crayfish, frogs, fish, and snails. Scavengers, which eat dead and diseased animals, have concentrated residues of those conditions in their tissue. I only trap when we’ve been having problems, but I never release a trapped coon as they’re smart enough not to get caught twice and I know too many locals who have lost their entire backyard flock to a coon. How do Raccoons Eat? • 2 onions, quartered or diced When she catches smaller ones, about two metres long, she uses a mercury testing kit she bought online to confirm they're safe to eat. Yes, raccoon is very tasty. LOL!!! Raccoon is omnivorous. A lot more people eat pig meat (pork) which (I believe) can be a source if not cooked properly. You'll never be as chill as this pet raccoon is right here. We should also dispel the myth that a raccoon seen in daytime is rabid, If you see a raccoon in your yard during the day, don’t panic, chances are that it is a female and she is not necessarily sick or dangerous. As always, if it makes you uncomfortable for safety reasons, not just because it's raccoon don't eat it. Known endearingly to some as the “other dark meat,” raccoon is some of the healthiest meat you can eat, according to furbearer resource biologist Jeff Beringer. indy1919a4 Member. Certain plants will even make them feel ill, such as species found in the Nightshade family. Watch as he casually sits like a human and reaches into his jar of grapes for a tasty treat. That seems odd to me since relatively few people eat bear meat. My friend Michael Johnson of Plainfield, Georgia, a predator hunter, never considered eating a raccoon until an elderly man in Chauncey, Georgia, told Johnson his family had been cooking delicious raccoons for more than 100 years. I’d argue that raccoons are the ultimate opportunists. While some vegan meat products are high in salt, calories, or fat, they could still be safer than conventional meat. Another recipe, recommended to me by my friend at the farmer’s market is for BBQ Raccoon: • 1 4 – 6 lb. And raccoons will … We will need to reduce or increase the amount they eat according to their levels of physical activity. Learn how your comment data is processed. If he spots the raccoon stealing his food, a fight will start in no time. I did eat muskrat once and it wasn’t to bad in a stew. Is Raccoon Safe To Eat Where To Buy Raccoon Meat. My folks enjoyed racoon back during the depression and into the WWII rationing. There are definitely raccoons in Utah. They have a type of gland that is found scattered along their muscles. Personally, I think it’s far safer than feed-lot beef! As it is with geese, this is something you really don’t want to see. Place the raccoon in a pot with 1 onion and a dash of salt and pepper. Thanks for the article. Sprinkle liberally with pepper. I am sure considering long history of eating racoon in the United States, including being a favorite of Mark Twain, that there must be some good recipes out there that you might have found worth trying. I live in Nevada. Generally, raccoon meat is safe but must be well cooked - no rare meat - to kill any potential parasites or disease organisms. But perhaps the foremost reason that raccoon are not eaten like they once were may be a fear of rabies. I have a 5 week old raccoon, Was eating good up until 2 days. Specifically, their process of grinding and tearing food is similar to us. They are always looking for food, especially at night, so if you offer them food that they will like, you will get to see them play and be entertained. Their paws are good for inspecting whatever food they find, and picking away any pieces they don’t want to eat. 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