Fresh Coons – 834-8617

Great story over at Detroit Blog about Glemie Dell Beasley, a 69-year-old blues musician in Detroit who offers fresh killed coons ready for eating.

“You soak him in vinegar and water, soak it four, five hours, and that get the wild game taste out of it. After that you cut him up just like you cut up a rabbit, then you preboil it about a half-hour, let the water jump about a half-hour, then take him out, put him in a pan like that, get your seasoning on, then you put him in the oven, just like you do a roast.” Cook until well done.

He goes out hunting at night with his two dogs and a .22 rifle and can bring in 8 or 9 on a good night.