Southern Fried Rattlesnake Recipes

SOUTHERN FRIED RATTLESNAKE

Steps:

• Skin rattlesnake.
• Clean and wash meat.
• Cut in 4 inch lengths.
• Beat egg and milk.
• Mix salt, pepper, garlic salt, Accent and flour.
• Preheat deep fat fryer with cooking oil.
• Dip snake into egg mixture and then in flour mixture and place it in hot oil.
• Cook until golden brown.

FRIED RATTLESNAKE - COWBOY KENT ROLLINS

Steps:

• For fresh snake meat, clean the snake well and cover it in buttermilk overnight.
• Drain the snake from the buttermilk and cut into about 3 to 4-inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
• Dip the snake pieces in the milk mixtures to coat well then dredge through the flour mixtures to generously coat. Repeat to double coat.
• Heat about 2-inches deep of fry oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fry a few pieces of the snake at a time until golden brown. Drain and let cool on a paper towel. Serve with dipping sauce.
• For the dipping sauce: Whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey and ½ teaspoon liquid smoke.