Baked North Florida Armadillo
1 freshly found armadillo
green peppers
onions
garlic
salt and pepper
You will need a 2-inch white oak board, sand paper and aluminum foil.
Obtain a freshly killed armadillo (usually in the right lane: armadillos
don't usually make it to the center lane)
Split the armadillo, down the middle, if not already split by the tire.
Place the armadillo on a freshly sanded2-inch thick white oak board, shell side up. Season generously with salt and pepper (about a half pound of salt and a cup of pepper will usually do)
Cover with onions, garlic and green peppers.
Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a 350° oven for about half a day.
Don't plan on using this oven again, ever.
Remove from oven and remove the aluminum foil.
Throw away the armadillo and what is left of the onions, peppers
and garlic and serve the oak board. An electric chain saw can be
used to carve the dish. Any color wine will go well with this dish
as long as it has a screw off cap. Serves a family of ten.
Will keep in refrigerator for months.
Good heated up on those cold winter nights in North Florida
when you need something light. Bon Appetit!
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