Food

1947

Removal of fat and glands from game

Many fur-bearing animals that are used for food will have a strong "gamey" flavor unless the fat just under the skin and the glands that are concealed under this fat are removed. There are four sets of these glands or "kernels" on the legs: two are found under the forelegs and two are in each thigh. They are brownish, yellow or red in color and oval or round in shape. Glands of this type are also found along the small of the back. Squirrels, possum, coon, beaver, muskrat, bear and deer have these kernels or glands. The thorough removal of all the fat will also remove the scent glands and will assure a more mild flavor in the cooked game.