How Do You Butcher A Snapping Turtle?
Turtles are considered a delicacy in many cultures, and their meat is a versatile addition to any diet. Snapping turtles, common and easy to catch, are a top choice among trappers, novice and professional. Before you head into turtle cooking, though, you’ll first have to butcher the creature. Chop off the turtle’s head. Pay close attention to the snapping turtle’s jaws as you do so. Snappers are aggressive, and can easily mistake your finger for food. Hold the shell of the animal with one hand and press down at the base of the neck with your knife to remove the head from the body. Even after the head is removed from the body, neurons will continue to fire, so continue to exercise caution with both the body and head of the turtle as they will both continue to move for hours after death. Dip the entire carcass, shell and all, into boiling water. Submerge the turtle carcass for a minimum of five minutes in the boiling water before removing. Now you can easily scrape off the top layer of s
