  Apple Roasted Opossum1 young opossumDressing Bacon slices 3 cups water Salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pared, quartered apples Parboil opossum in salted water until tender. Stuff with any preferred dressing. Place on rack in roaster and cover with bacon slices. Dissolve sugar and lemon juice in water, add to pan and bake at 450°F for 2 hours. Drain all but about 1 cup of liquid from pan. Surround opossum with apples. Continue baking for 1/2 hour until opossum is tender. Serves 3-4. |