Delicacy?

Time to dig into a meal of muskrat! Have you ever tried one of Dorchester County’s more unusual delicacies — muskrat? Now's the time! What we’re unofficially calling “Muskrat Weekend” at the end of February offers two events where you can try it. Try it prepared the traditional way on Saturday, Feb. 23, during the 74th National Outdoor Show. Or try it prepared other ways -- from muskrat stew to muskrat tacos — at the outdoor Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Stew Fest on Sunday, Feb. 24. The fest also features the second annual Muskrat Leg-Eating Contest! There are a few other places to try muskrat, or if you're feeling really adventurous, you can try cooking it up yourself! Muskrat has a long history in Dorchester and was once a staple on many dinner tables; the pelts were an important source of income.  Read more.