Thread: What's the weirdest thing you have eaten?

I've had snake and brain in France, gator, kangaroo and emu in Australia and some of the British stuff like tripe.

I'm not a fan of tripe, it's pretty nasty, but all the other stuff was good.

I love haggis. It took me a while to muster the courage to put it in my mouth, but after the first bite I was hooked. I get in in NYC at an Irish pub from time to time, and while is not the real thing it's pretty good (according to an acquaintance that happens to be Scottish "it would make a Scotsman cry")

I can't get on with the balut, though... I hear both sides; one is delicious, and the other, well, not so much. I hope one day I will have the courage.

This thread would be more awesome with pictures. Because everything is better with pictures. Or monkeys; monkeys make everything get a sheen of awesomeness.

My wife is from Peru. On our visit there this summer I was treated to the wonderful delicacy of Cuy, better known as Guinea Pig.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

My wife is from Peru. On our visit there this summer I was treated to the wonderful delicacy of Cuy, better known as Guinea Pig.

A Peruvian friend at work tells me that despite the weird factor, Cuy tastes very similar to barbecued pork. Although I've never tried it, if it's anywhere in the vacinity of my beloved barbecued swine, I'm in.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

A Peruvian friend at work tells me that despite the weird factor, Cuy tastes very similar to barbecued pork. Although I've never tried it, if it's anywhere in the vacinity of my beloved barbecued swine, I'm in.

Barbecued pork is actually a decent comparison now that I think about it. I try not to draw comparisons when I eat "different" things because I tend to compare everything to chicken. Cuy is definitely closer to Pork though.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

My wife is from Peru. On our visit there this summer I was treated to the wonderful delicacy of Cuy, better known as Guinea Pig.

Now I would be glad to try this. I was born in Lima but was brought to the U.S. at an early age. This and a tall refreshing glass of chicha morada would be good.
Regards,
Ernest

Not sure if it's weird, but have had squirrel, opossum, rabbit, alligator, crawfish, menudo (wife loves it... I'm not a huge fan though), buffalo, deer, elk, etc.
I want to like lobster but it still weirds me out...

John P

Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot

I'd never heard of scrapple until I lived in Pennsylvania for a time. It took me a while to learn how to cook and eat it properly, but it's really good if made correctly. Taylor ham is another item that's hard to find outside of that corner of the country.

If you think Taylor ham is good you should try turner ham (sugar cured country ham). A local place here has Taylor, Turner, and "city" ham for sandwiches. And a sign explaining the differences for the not so local folk.