Should You Eat Muskrat?

Yes! Muskrat is safe to eat. It is also one of the healthiest foods available. The benefits of consuming muskrat are much greater than the risks of contaminant exposure.

What does a muskrat taste like?

So, what does a muskrat taste like? "I think it tastes like roast beef," said Tim Burns, a volunteer at the event and member of the fire company. "Well, a real dry roast beef." "It's definitely got a taste of its own," said Steve Fisher, another volunteer at the event and member of the fire company.

Are muskrats tasty?

The bite was crisp with a tender, meaty touch in the middle. And then the unmistakable flavor of the muskrat chimed in. It's an indelible flavor of a stagnating tidal estuary ”“ a little fishy, a hint of metal, followed by that weird smell found at the bottom of a bag of forgotten spinach.