[missnry]

But... but... I thought God created Armadillos so Texans could have Possum on the half shell!

[TexasRedeye]

No big deal. These Texas speed bumps taste like chicken anyway!

[PowderMonkey]

"Contrary to popular theory, it is not a highly contagious disease, and about 95 percent of the human population is naturally immune."

Where did they get that from? Certainly not from the CDC, which lists leprosy as a nationally notifiable disease, subject to quarantine due to its public health threat.

[savedbygrace]

Armadillo, the meal that jumped.

If you don’t understand this, ask. The explanation is a little funny (but not to the armadillo.)

[central_va]

Armadillo Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cup light cream
1 tablespoon brown mustard (e.g. Gulden’s) or Poupon Dijon
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hrs., turning meat occasionally. Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces. Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 - 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.

Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.

CDKitchen note: this was posted to rec.food.recipes - we can’t quite imagine eating armadillo - but hey, who are we to judge!

[mom4kittys]

Has anyone told Anthony Bourdain?

[Allegra]

Damn.

I just had an armadillo and provolone sandwich for lunch.

[RobertClark]

There is an Arkansas joke in there somewhere: 3, 2, ........

[BobL]

I get interested in this stuff here in Texas, as that may be the only option for eating meat, for while, after the dollar crashes.

[beltfed308]

This is going to upset the AR15.com boys!

[Gator113]

Poor Huckadillo is not going to be pleased with this news.

[infowarrior]

*THIS* is news in the UK? It's something *I* personally have known for about three decades now, when I was first stationed at Ft Hood, TX in 1981. We were constantly warned about the linkage between the local wildlife (armadillos) and leprosy...

the infowarrior

[bannie]

"I know all about th' armadilla!"

[Ditter]

I have known that armadillos are carriers of leprosy for most of my life. I wonder what percentage of the animals are carriers and do they die of it as well?

[clbiel]

Dang, and they were keeping the roads so ‘dillo free, but then I always thought you were supposed to throw the roadkill INTO the burn barrel, not on top with spices.

[Rebelbase]

Armadillo is the most gristly meat I’ve ever eaten.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

The original Hoover Hog of the 1930s depression, now the Obama Approved Pork roast.

[wildbill]

This information came out decades ago. I know because it scared the hell out of me and made a big enough impression that I quit eating Armadillo chili.

[Grammy]

They have moved into middle Tennessee. I saw 2 dead ones next to each other on our road this week.