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Cat - It’s what’s for dinner.
Got another Bobcat last night. Been getting another one on camera so, figured with the full moon I’d go out and try to nab him.
Took three different stands. But, he finally. Amie in. Was looking out front, thinking whatever came in would come from that direction. At the last minute, I turned around and looked behind me. He was standing at 150 yrds next to the brush at the edge of the two-track. I had just enough time (standing in the back of the Mule), to spin around, sit down, and balance the bipod on the edge of the tailgate. He took a few steps across the two track, turned around and was heading into the brush when I caught him at the back of the ribs/lungs just below the spine with a 64gr Speer GD from my 20” AR-15. At the shot, he dropped. But, I saw him get up and disappear into the brush.
Driving over to the spot he dropped, I saw him about 3 feet away. Just inside the brush. Dead.
A smaller Tom, he only weighed 15lbs.
I’ve never eaten a cat before. So............this will be a first.
Going to go season and marinate him this afternoon. Cook him on the grill tomorrow for dinner. Any suggestions?
Took three different stands. But, he finally. Amie in. Was looking out front, thinking whatever came in would come from that direction. At the last minute, I turned around and looked behind me. He was standing at 150 yrds next to the brush at the edge of the two-track. I had just enough time (standing in the back of the Mule), to spin around, sit down, and balance the bipod on the edge of the tailgate. He took a few steps across the two track, turned around and was heading into the brush when I caught him at the back of the ribs/lungs just below the spine with a 64gr Speer GD from my 20” AR-15. At the shot, he dropped. But, I saw him get up and disappear into the brush.
Driving over to the spot he dropped, I saw him about 3 feet away. Just inside the brush. Dead.
A smaller Tom, he only weighed 15lbs.
I’ve never eaten a cat before. So............this will be a first.
Going to go season and marinate him this afternoon. Cook him on the grill tomorrow for dinner. Any suggestions?
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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As as far as how to prepare it, got me there. Never had cat before. But I hear there’s several ways to skin one....
Kitten Almond Ding
Meat from 2 whole kittens (about 2 lbs.)
1 egg white
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. soy sauce
Dash of white pepper
2 med. carrots
2 tbsp. oyster sauce or 1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. water
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. diced onion
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced canned water chestnuts
1 tsp. salt
1/2 d. diced bamboo shoots
1 can (4 oz.) button mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. kitten broth made from boiled kitten meat
1 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. roasted whole almonds
2 tbsp. chopped green onions (with tops)
Remove bones, entrails and skin from kittens. Cut kittens into 1/4 inch pieces. Mix egg white, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the soy sauce and white pepper in glass or plastic bowl. Stir in kitten meat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut carrots into 1/2 inch pieces. Place carrots in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute. Immediately rinse under running cold water. Drain. Mix oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch and the water. Heat vegetable oil (1 inch) in wok to 325 degrees. Add kitten meat. Fry, turning frequently, until kitten meat turns brown. Remove from wok to strainer. Wash and dry wok thoroughly. Heat wok until 1 or 2 drops of water bubble and skitter when sprinkled in wok. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Rotate wok to coat side. Add onion, garlic and gingerroot. Stir-fry until garlic is light brown. Add celery, water chestnuts and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add bamboo shoots and mushrooms; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in carrots, kitten meat and kitten broth. Heat to boiling; cover and stir until thickened, about 20 seconds. Stir in peas. Garnish with almonds and green onions. 6 servings.
Microwave Reheat Directions: Prepare Kitten Almond Ding as directed except—omit peas, almonds and green onions; cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, prepare peas, almonds and green onions. Cover kitten mixture tightly and microwave on microproof platter or bowl on high (100%) power 5 minutes; stir in peas. Cover and microwave until hot, about 5 minutes longer. Garnish with almonds and green onions.
"Filet Meow"
I've read that the oldtime mountain men preferred cougar over just about any other wild game. Don't know if the bobcat is in the same ballpark or not, flavor-wise
Adam J. McCleod
Adam J. McCleod
PS - Would be awesome to make sausage with some of it...
Everyone thought it was venison.
Adam J. McCleod
Adam J. McCleod
Gonna get one of those and cover the cat with it before I wrap in foil.
Adam J. McCleod
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
-Mikhail Kalashnikov
-Mikhail Kalashnikov
Yeah. Stupid hot.
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.... now who's bringing the hot wings? :jester:
As for the pelt, this is an idea...
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