Roast Raccoon
["1 whole raccoon (15 lb. or under)", "Marinade (recipe follows)", "1 large onion", "3 or 4 whole cloves", "2 or 3 carrots", "2 bay leaves", "1 pod mild chili pepper", "salt", "cooking oil"]
["Marinate the animal 4 to 6 hours; drain and blot dry inside and out.", "Reserve the marinade liquid.", "Put the coon in a large pot; cover with cold water to which has been added 1/2 cup per quart of the strained marinade.", "Stick the cloves in the onion. Quarter the carrots; add them and the bay leaves, chili pod and salt to the pot.", "Cover; simmer slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the raccoon; drain and blot dry."]
["Marinade", "onion", "cloves", "carrots", "bay leaves", "chili pepper", "salt", "cooking oil"]