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Grilled rattlesnake meat on a board
Exotic Grilled Rattlesnake

Grilled Rattlesnake with BBQ Glaze

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
A true Wild West delicacy. Rattlesnake tastes like a cross between chicken and frog legs: lean white meat with many small muscles. Being very lean, it dries out fast, so a spicy rub and protective glaze are essential.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American (Tex-Mex / Wild Game)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Brush

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash and dry meat.

Tip: Dry meat sears; wet meat steams.
2 ✓

Mix oil, lemon, and dry spices. Rub onto meat, rest 30 mins.

Tip: Oil helps heat transfer.
3 ✓

Preheat grill to medium. Oil grates well.

Tip: Lean meat sticks easily.
4 ✓

Grill 4-5 mins per side until firm and opaque.

Tip: Don't overcook; it gets tough instantly.
5 ✓

Glaze with BBQ sauce in last 2 mins.

Tip: Caramelize sugar without burning.
6 ✓

Rest 5 mins.

Tip: Juices redistribute.

Recipe FAQ

Is it safe?
Yes, if sourced reliably and cooked to 165°F (74°C).

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Rattlesnake Meat (cleaned, cut)
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice