Roasted Muskrat with Root Vegetables

Roasted Muskrat with Root Vegetables recipe videos

Roasted Muskrat with Root Vegetables is a hearty, traditional North American dish featuring slow-roasted muskrat meat, often marinated or braised, and served with a medley of root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is a regional specialty, particularly associated with Cajun and rural communities in Louisiana and parts of the Midwest, where muskrat has been a historically available game animal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, providing a substantial amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories, with the exact amount depending on the cut of meat and the amount of fat used in preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	6.8 mg
Vitamin B12	12.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	10.2 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Selenium	32 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.7 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, muskrat is a classic example of 'swamp-to-table' or foraged cuisine, representing a historical reliance on local wetland ecosystems. Nutritionally, it is an exceptionally lean and nutrient-dense game meat, often compared to rabbit or dark poultry.