Barbecued Raccoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Separate and wash celery

2. 2

   Place all ingredients in pot with enough water to cover coon

3. 3

   Bring to slow boil; cook until tender, or until fork goes in easily--about 1 to 2 hours depending upon size and age of coon

4. 4

   Remove meat from pot, cut off front and back legs; cut remainder into four pieces

5. 5

   Place on rack, brush with your favorite barbeque sauce

6. 6

   Place in 400ºF oven; turn and baste frequently with barbecue sauce until a golden brown--45 minutes to 1 hour