A reader writes: Reading your roadkill thread, I’m surprised you haven’t had any Aussies write in. You haven’t really experienced roadkill until you’ve driven Down Under. Wombats regularly take out the undercarriages of cars and leave ugly skid marks and chunks down the road. But it’s really kangaroos that cause the biggest problems. With an estimated … Continue reading A Pre-Tenderized Meal, Ctd
A reader in Alaska writes: An average moose yields about 700 pounds of lean meat when recovered from a crash. Even if the crash is bloody and causes clotting, about 300-400 pounds of burger meat can be salvaged. Many churches, food banks and non-profits are on a call list. When a moose fatality is reported, they … Continue reading A Pre-Tenderized Meal, Ctd
On the creepy and charming old chap profiled above: Meet 73-year-old Arthur Boyt, notorious resident of remote Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, and connoisseur of cooking and eating roadkill – nothing is too far fetched or fanciful to end up on his plate. In this film we take a trip into Arthur’s universe and learn how … Continue reading A Pre-Tenderized Meal, Ctd
Brendan Buhler argues that roadkill is the most ethical meat to eat: Practical, culinary and even legal considerations make it hard for many to imagine cooking our vehicular accidents, but that needn’t be the case. If the roadkill is fresh, perhaps hit on a cold day and ideally a large animal, it is as safe … Continue reading A Pre-Tenderized Meal, Ctd
Montana recently made moves to legalize eating roadkill. Nicola Twilley consults the rest of the country’s laws: Florida is the most permissive: according to Marketplace, “If you hit a deer, it’s legal to take it home and do whatever you want with it. You don’t need permission.” Most states with roadkill bills do require drivers to notify … Continue reading A Pre-Tenderized Meal
