First, catch a 'possum. This in itself is excellent entertainment on a moonlight night.

Clean opossum according to OPOSSUM INFORMATION.

Be sure to wash 'possum thoroughly. Freeze overnight either outside or in a refrigerator. When ready to cook, peel the potatoes and boil them tender in lightly salted water along with the butter and sugar. At the same time, stew the 'possum tender in a tightly covered pan with a little water. Arrange the taters around the 'possum, strip with pacon, sprinkle with thyme or marjoram, or pepper, and brown in the oven. Baste often with the drippings.