Barbecued Opossum - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 opossum, dressed
1 1/2 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
4 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Place the opossum in a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Prepare the barbecue sauce by combining the remaining ingredients. Baste the animal with the sauce.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours, basting frequently with sauce.
Uncover the meat and cook further until browned.