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Roast porcupine with herbs served with roasted vegetables.
Tasty and exotic roasted porcupine with spices

Herb-Roasted Porcupine

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Porcupine meat is a rarity, tasting somewhere between pork and venison with a dense texture. As it can be fatty with thick skin, slow roasting renders it tender, while strong herbs like rosemary and thyme cut through the richness. It's a game of patience.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 2 hrs
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Foil

Instructions

1 ✓

Pat meat dry. Make a paste of oil, crushed garlic, and chopped herbs. Rub into meat.

Tip: Marinade tenderizes.
2 ✓

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place chopped veggies in pan. Place meat on top. Squeeze lemon over it.

Tip: Lemon cuts the grease.
3 ✓

Add stock, cover with foil. Roast slowly for 1.5 hours.

Tip: Braising breaks down connective tissue.
4 ✓

Remove foil, increase heat to 400°F (200°C). Roast 20-30 mins to crisp.

Tip: Skin needs high heat to crackle.
5 ✓

Rest 15 mins. Serve with veggies.

Tip: Thicken juices for gravy.

Recipe FAQ

What does it taste like?
Similar to fatty pork with skin, but with a distinct sweet-gamey aroma.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Porcupine Meat (dressed, jointed)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 2 medium Red Onions
  • 1 3/4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock