How to Cook Snake

Snake was a main staple on the table of early settlers. When cooked correctly, snake is quite flavorful and appetizing. So if you are adventurous and want to taste something a little out of the ordinary, here are some suggestions on how to cook snake.

Things You'll Need

• Sharp knife
• Medium skillet
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

1. Skin the snake prior to cutting into pieces. First, cut the head off with a sharp knife. Then, using the same knife, slit the skin down the body of the snake 5 inches. Grab hold of the slit skin in one hand and the meat underneath in the other and pull the skin downward and away from the meat.

2. Cut the meat into small serving size filets using the sharp knife. Rinse the filets under cold water and pat dry.

3. Pour a 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a medium skillet and heat over a medium flame. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously on the filets. Dip the filets in buttermilk and then dredge in flour.

4. Add the filets to the oil in the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Filets should be golden brown in color.

Tips & Warnings

• Snake meat gets most of its flavor from the way it is spiced and prepared. Cooking methods used for chicken will produce snake that tastes like chicken.

• Avoid eating the head of snake, as this is where the venom is located if the snake happens to be of a poisonous variety. The body of a snake does not contain venom and is safe for consumption.