Armadillo the Texas State Dog.
Had smoked ostrich once many years ago. Was very tasty but could be dry as there was no fat at all.
Elk would be the #1 choice for me but had some smoked and bbq Fallow deer last year that was very good.
Beaver!
Elk or Boar
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is known to be a carrier of the leprosy bacterium; for this reason, the animal is used in leprosy research. It's also likely the cause of new cases of leprosy in humans in North America. So yep, I'd be reluctant to try cooked armadillo, despite the likelihood of the bacterium being killed during the cooking process.
I had some Wild Bore Belly last week at Lucky's in Tulsa that was excellent. It was nice and rich pork flavor, nice smooth texture, not gamey at all. It wasn't smoked but I would sure like to smoke a piece of one like I had.
If you do go with a leaner meat, don't be shy about injecting it some. A bit of salty beef or chicken stock can make a big change in the end product.
However it goes, good luck, sir.
However it goes, good luck, sir.
Elk or kangaroo.
Elk, I've never had it smoked...just cut up into steaks, where possible. I've eaten a few elk I've taken in SW Colorado...excellent steaks.
When in Vegas...downtown area at The Beef Jerky Store...I get elk and kangaroo jerky...both not bad.
So, elk and kangaroo.
I knew a guy from Austraila, he has eaten knagaroo many times but the biggest use they have in Aussie land for the 'roos is in dog food. Dang shame.
Elk, I've never had it smoked...just cut up into steaks, where possible. I've eaten a few elk I've taken in SW Colorado...excellent steaks.
When in Vegas...downtown area at The Beef Jerky Store...I get elk and kangaroo jerky...both not bad.
So, elk and kangaroo.
I knew a guy from Austraila, he has eaten knagaroo many times but the biggest use they have in Aussie land for the 'roos is in dog food. Dang shame.
