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Fried rattlesnake
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Fried Rattlesnake - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Ingredients

  • Snake meat
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning available kentrollins.com or your favorite seasoning blend
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • Fry oil

Instructions

  • For fresh snake meat, clean the snake well and cover it in buttermilk overnight.
  • Drain the snake from the buttermilk and cut into about 3 to 4-inch pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
  • Dip the snake pieces in the milk mixtures to coat well then dredge through the flour mixtures to generously coat. Repeat to double coat.
  • Heat about 2-inches deep of fry oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fry a few pieces of the snake at a time until golden brown. Drain and let cool on a paper towel. Serve with dipping sauce.
  • For the dipping sauce: Whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey and ½ teaspoon liquid smoke.

Notes

For snake meat resources: https://www.exoticmeatmarkets.com/rattlesnake-meat-s/230.htm
https://www.buywildgamemeats.com/frrameforsa11.html