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Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew #7279593
06/04/21 09:22 PM
06/04/21 09:22 PM
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So, I made a batch. I wanted to do a summer beaver, but I had no luck today. Water was so high that nothing was caught. So, I dug some beaver meat out of the freezer.

Started off with two pounds of frozen beaver meat that I had cut into bite size pieces. Sorry about the pic being fuzzy.

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After thawing, I browned the meat, added water, salt, pepper and let it simmer.

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While the meat was simmering for 2.5 hours, I cut up the veggies. (Taters, onion, mushrooms, carrots and celery)

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Once the meat had got done simmering, I added the veggies. Then added beef stock.

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I covered it and let it cook for 30 minutes so the veggies would get done. Them I added a mixture of cold water and flour to the stew to thicken it.

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And then it was time to eat. It sure is some yummy stuff!

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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279595
06/04/21 09:24 PM
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Looks great Boss Man !

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279602
06/04/21 09:26 PM
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Looks great,I love all kinds of stew.
Did you ever try some dumplings on top in place of the flour in the stew?
Best thing about stew is the leftovers tastes even better the next day.


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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279604
06/04/21 09:30 PM
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Looks wonderful. Sometime I would like to try that . I haven't yet . Only have a hat and coat made from them . grin

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279605
06/04/21 09:31 PM
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Thanks for sharing your instructions. I will pass this on. Looks great!

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279611
06/04/21 09:36 PM
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When I want to thicken up any stew....I pull out a cup or two of meat ..veggies..and broth....and use this emulsifier, then pour that thickened slurry back in the pot. Works slick ! [Linked Image]

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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279612
06/04/21 09:37 PM
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Looks great. Putting some on the smoker tomorrow.


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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279614
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My next beaver stew...would be my first . But that looks good Boss Man.


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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279633
06/04/21 10:07 PM
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I like it in a stew and sho-nuff love it fried. Pressure cook it for 25 to 30 minutes on 5 lb. pressure. Don't start the time until the jiggler starts jiggling. Take it out, dunk it in a beat egg and roll in flour, then salt and pepper. Fry it in a skillet in shallow grease like you fry chicken. Let it get a little bit of a "crust" on it while frying. Take it out and have at it.

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279703
06/04/21 11:18 PM
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Man... you got me drooling! Love some beaver stew

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279713
06/04/21 11:31 PM
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Good Stuff

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279716
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Made me hungry!

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279719
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That really looks good.

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279760
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Did you add oil when you browned the meat?

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279762
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I had chuck eye......


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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279779
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Beaver stew is great, but I like stew better in colder weather. And I usually just dump everything in the crockpot for the day on low.

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: bfisch] #7279811
06/05/21 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bfisch
Did you add oil when you browned the meat?


Yes



Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279815
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What time's supper Paul!

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Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279819
06/05/21 07:39 AM
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looks great paul, i have some back straps marinating

Re: Got a hanker'n for some beaver stew [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7279820
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That looks delicious. I've only had beaver a handful of times, mostly roasted. I like it. The taste and texture reminds me of roast beef.

I like your pot too, enameled cast iron I'm assuming?


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