Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                     Beaver, skinned and cleaned
   1/2    Cup           Vinegar
  1       tb            Salt
  2       ts            Soda
  2       tb            Dry mustard
  3       tb            Mixed pickling spice
  1       ts            Cinnamon
   1/2    ts            Ground cloves
   1/2    Cup           Brown sugar
   1/2    Cup           Dry white wine or apple juice
  1       Cup           Pineapple juice
  1                     Juice and grated rind of a lemon

Preparation:

1. Wash beaver thoroughly with salt water, then let soak overnight in enough cold water to cover, adding 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt to the water

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

3. Drain and rinse the beaver, then place it in a clean pot. Add water just to cover. Sprinkle mixed pickling spice on top, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

4. Drain and rinse beaver, pat dry and place in a roaster.

5. Mix mustard, spices, sugar, wine and fruit juices and spread over beaver.

6. Cover and roast at 325 degrees F. until tender, basting frequently.