Ohhhhhh Rats! Nutria may be a blast to hunt, ... Next, he removes the meat, adds a mirepoix of carrots, onions, and celery, and returns the meat to the stew pot with a cup or so of wine. He finishes ...

And you get the perfect stew,” he told the outlet. In Venice, La., an entire rodeo centered around hunting and cooking nutria is held every February in an effort to protect the bayou against the ...

And you get the perfect stew,” he told the outlet. In Venice, La., an entire rodeo centered around hunting and cooking nutria is held every February in an effort to protect the bayou against the ...

The agency even rolled out a catchy slogan: “Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria.” Adults are about 2 feet long and weigh some 15 to 20 pounds, with plenty of meat for a gumbo or stew.

“Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria,” the agency added. Nutrias can serve as a flavorful base for all sorts of dishes, according to Philippe Parola, a chef based in Baton Rouge, La., and the author ...