ARMADILLO IN MUSTARD SAUCE
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 med. onion, sliced thin
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cups light cream
1 tbsp. brown mustard (e.g. Gulden's) or Poupon Dijon
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo.
Marinate about 8 hrs., turning meat occasionally.
Remove armadillo and reserve marinade.
Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.
Pour in marinade and bring to a boil.
Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 - 1 1/4 hours.)
Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.
Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream.
Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time.
Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened.
Pour sauce over armadillo.
Serve with steamed rice.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, www.ces.ncsu.edu
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