Fox hunting is extremely popular in many countries around the world. The most valuable part of the loot obtained is the fur. The carcass is usually used to bait larger predators. However, some sophisticated gourmets hunt foxes in order to indulge themselves in an unusual dish.
The fox is a wild animal that can be found in many countries around the world. Farmers catch foxes as they kill livestock; avid hunters kill them for the sake of excitement. And yet, in some cultures, fox meat is consumed as food.
In Denmark and Sweden, there are fox farms for processing into meat, which is then exported.
Features of fox meat
Fox meat is very tough and requires a lot of cooking. Of course, the fox is edible, like any other animal, but this is a specific product and may not suit everyone's taste. Since the fox is a very active mobile predator, it has practically no fat, so its meat is dry and dense. Like any other meat of wild animals, it has a strong unpleasant aroma, which is especially pronounced during cooking. It should also be borne in mind that the fox feeds mainly on rodents, which are carriers of many diseases and parasites. Therefore, its meat must undergo a long heat treatment. When working with fox meat, it is advisable to use rubber gloves to avoid infection with helminths.
The Walmart supermarket chain was involved in a scandal: particles of fox meat and fur were found in donkey meat supplied from China.
Methods for cooking fox meat
Traditionally, fox meat is soaked for about 12 hours in a solution of salt and vinegar. This will help remove odor and soften the fibers. The solution is prepared at the rate of 1 tsp. for 150 ml of water. There are several famous fox meat recipes. The first one suggests stewing it in a saucepan. First, you need to simmer onions and carrots in olive oil with bay leaves, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Then add the pre-soaked meat to the pan. Then you should put the zucchini and simmer for about 4 hours. At the end of cooking, add well-beaten eggs to thicken the gravy. In general, fox meat loves long languor.
According to the second recipe, the meat must be cut into small pieces and fried with onions, tomatoes and spices. During cooking, when the meat is tender enough, you can add apple cider vinegar to soften the texture of the meat. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme and dill are used to create a pleasant aroma. Fox meat is best eaten hot. It tastes a bit like venison and has a subtle mint flavor.
