*It is amazing the things you can find that you can do with road kill. When I lived in Arkansas I was invited to a road kill stew outdoor cook-out. I, unfortunately, was not able to attend. But here is a recipe I found that might interest some people.*
Ted's
Original !
Texas Road-Kill Chili
Copyright (c) 1992, Ted Rockwell
Ingredients:
4 lbs. fresh road-kill 1 tsp. black pepper
2 beers or 750ml zinfindel 1-3 tsps. oregano
2 Jalapeno peppers (chopped) 1 tbsp. cumin powder
2-4 tbsps. chili powder 1 tbsp. salt
4 cloves crushed garlic 1 16 oz. can Cantadina tomato sauce
1 tbsp. finely chopped green onions 2 tbsps. chopped bell pepper
(This is REAL Chili - - So, No... There Ain't No Beans !)
Grind up 4 pounds of fresh road-kill. (Note: sometimes, due to the condition of the road-kill, grinding up may not be necessary). Just about anything is acceptable (armadillo, rabbit, possum, chicken, unidentified...), but stay away from skunks since their odoriferousnous may have a negative effect on the final result. If you live in an area where there's not much highway traffic, or where urbanization has scared off all the critters and your neighbors keep their pets indoors, then you can use (all) the following meat as a substitute:
2 lbs. ground beef (chili grind)
1 lb. venison (chili grind) .. pork is ok
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
12 oz. Mexican chorrizo sausage
Mix all the meat in a large kettle. If using the "substitute" ingredients above, then cut open the chorrizo wrapping and squeeze out the contents into the mixture of the 4 lbs. of other meats. Brown the meat, stirring occasionally to mix well. Once the meat has browned, add the tomato sauce, beer (or wine) and all of the seasonings. It is a good idea at this early juncture to use only half of the chili pepper and oregano and reserve the rest until later so that you can season to your taste.
Cook over low-medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook covered for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. Sample for taste, increase seasoning as desired, and cook on low for another hour, stirring occasionally.
Sample again and add additional cumin, chili pepper, oregano, Jalapenos or critters to suit your taste; turn off heat and place in the refrigerator over night. Reheat on the following day and serve. For an especially tasty presentation, serve up in bowls and sprinkle the top with chopped white onions and shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Feeds 6 to 8. Enjoy!
*since the weather has warmed up enuff for the daddy to begin his golfing again...I told him that the next time he and his buddies whap some poor unsuspecting critter in the head and kill it, please be so kind as to collect its carcass and bring it here so that I might grind it up and try it in some Road Kill Chili. *
What is that saying about the best laid plans? 
Wrong picture! 
