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Louisiana Nutria Recipe

Chef Philippe Parola Commandeur des Cordon Bleu de France
Chef Parola Enterprises: Jackson, LA www.chef-parola.com
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Heart Healthy "Crock-Pot" Nutria

  • 2 hind saddle portions of nutria meat
  • 1 tomato, cut in big wedges
  • 2 carrots, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 cup demi glace (optional)
  • 1 small onion, sliced thin
  • 2 potatoes, sliced thin
  • Brussel sprouts
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts in crock pot. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and place nutria over vegetables. Add wine and water, set crock pot on low and let cook until meat is tender. Cook for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with vegetables and demi glace (4 servings).