Anyone eat groundhogs?

Originally posted by Rory:
[qb]OK, here's my probably stupid question:

What the heck does 'parboiled' mean?[/qb]
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not a stupid question at all, cuz i was wondering what the heck that parboiled was my self!! someone explain please!!! i might try the next one i kill!!!

Andrew
 
Originally posted by Rory:
[qb]OK, here's my probably stupid question:

What the heck does 'parboiled' mean?[/qb]
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For both of you guys who want to know the answer it is pretty simple. Parboil means to boil something in water before some other method of final cooking. For instance, some people cut up a chicken and "parboil" it before finishing it on the grill. Parboiling can help to pre-cook, tenderize and help eliminate excess fat from meat. I've never eaten woodchuck yet, but it would certaily have some of the advantages above if you have a good way to finish it.

When I want to tenderize meat that is on the tough side, I use a pressure cooker. The cuts should be browned and properly seasoned really well first. Then the proper amount of time in a pressure cooker will make any meat fall right off the bone in short order. Dynamite on squirrels that are great tasting, but can be tougher than shoe leather cooked the wrong way.
 
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