Beaver in Sour Cream

1 Beaver, skinned and cleaned
1/2 c Vinegar
1 tb Salt
2 qt Water
2 ts Soda
1/2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Paprika
1/4 c Butter
1 md Onion, sliced
1/2 c Water
1 c Sour cream

Soak beaver overnight in solution of 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt in cold water to cover.

The next day, remove the beaver from the brine, wash and cover with solution of 2 teaspoons soda to 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Drain and rinse beaver and cut into serving pieces.

Dredge each piece of meat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.

Melt butter in a heavy fry pan and brown the pieces of meat.

Transfer meat to a greased casserole, slice onions over top, add water and bake at 325 degrees F. until tender.

When meat is almost tender, add 1 cup sour cream to the casserole. Stir well and continue cooking until tender. Serves 4.

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