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Barbecued rattlesnake served on a wooden platter with barbecue sauce.
Golden brown barbecued rattlesnake with spicy glaze

Barbecued rattlesnake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Rattlesnake meat is a true Wild West delicacy. Taste and texture are somewhere between chicken and frog legs: white meat, lean, and full of small muscle bundles. Since fat content is very low, it tends to dry out, so spicy marinade and glaze not only flavour but create a protective layer.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American (Tex-Mex / Game)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill grate or griddle pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard (possible in BBQ sauce)
⚠️ Celery (possible in BBQ sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash prepared meat, pat dry.

Tip: Wet meat steams rather than roasts. Dry meat is needed for crispy skin.
2 ✓

Mix oil, lemon juice, and dry spices (rub). Rub into meat and let stand 30 mins.

Tip: Oil helps spices adhere and serves as heat conductor.
3 ✓

Preheat grill to medium. Oil grate thoroughly.

Tip: Snake meat is very lean, sticks easily without fat.
4 ✓

Grill meat 4-5 mins per side until meat turns white and firm.

Tip: Don't overcook! Being thin, it dries out by the end.
5 ✓

In last 2 mins brush with BBQ sauce and let sugar caramelise on top.

Tip: If brushed early, sugar would burn during long cooking.
6 ✓

Rest 5 mins before serving.

Tip: During this time fibres relax and juices distribute evenly.

Recipe FAQ

Is snake meat safe?
Yes, if from a reliable source and cooked properly (min. 74°C core temp).

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Rattlesnake meat (cleaned, cut)
  • 200 ml BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice