Heart Healthy Crock-Pot Nutria

The nutria (also called ragondin) is a fur bearing herbivore native to South America that was first introduced into the wilds of Louisiana in the late 1930s, when animals were intentionally and/or accidentally released from fur farms. Nutria meat is a very lean red meat quite similar to rabbit meat and tastes like dark turkey meat. If you do not hunt, frozen nutria meat is available year round, and can be shipped nationwide.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  nutria (hind saddle portions)
• 1  small onion, peeled and sliced thin
• 1  tomatoes, cut into big wedges
• 2  potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
• 2  carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 8  Brussels sprouts
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1  cup water
• 2  teaspoons  chopped garlic
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup demi-glace (optional)

Directions

1. Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts in crockpot.
2. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic, and place nutria over vegetables.
3. Add wine and water, set crockpot on low and let cook until meat is tender (approximately 1-1/2 hours).
4. Garnish with vegetables and demi-glace.