BREADED FRIED GOUNDHOG

INGREDIENTS:
1 young "whistle-pig" (you oughta know by now that's the groundhog -- DON'T try to fry an old, tough one!)
3-4 eggs
flour or seasoned breadcrumbs (again, pre-seasoned flour, if available, really gives it an extra-special taste)
margarine & shortening (approx. 1 cup each, depending on serving size)
salt & pepper (other favorite seasonings may be substituted)

PREPARATION:
* Clean groundhog thoroughly (on male hog: be sure to remove the glands in his "armpits")
* Cut groundhog into into manageable pieces (number depending on size of hog)  
* blend eggs well (possibly add a "swig" of milk), season lightly with salt and pepper
* season meat pieces (usually not necessary when using pre-seasoned flour, unless you like it "hot")
* heat margarine and shortening in deep frying pan to 350° to 375°F
* roll meat pieces in egg and flour (or breadcrumbs) alternately (2x each)
* fry pieces at 300° to 350°F, turning frequently, until golden brown
* check on thickest, meatiest part for doneness
* place done pieces on heat-resistant plate or platter
* cover with aluminum foil and place in pre-warmed oven (150°F) while frying remaining pieces

Serve hot with your favorite side-dish. A "whistle-pig" is delicious with just about anything,
but if you can afford some Asparagus to go with it --- Mmmmm!!!!

TIP: when using flour (instead of breadcrumbs) for the batter,
------ try a new, different taste by making the egg the last thing you dip
------ the pieces in before placing them in the frying pan.
-------IT'S DELICIOUS!!!

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