wow... are there even junebugs were I live??

Yet another great, highly entertaining blog Blast. I really enjoy reading your (mis)adventures. Don't know if I'm brave enough to try them when I don't have to, but at least I know how to gather and cook them if the need arrives. Assuming they are in my area locally.....maybe I'll try hunting up some just to see.

-Bill Liptak

So, how do you prepare and cook junebugs?

I'm thinking you remove legs, wings and casings, and head - but I don't know if Blast would even bother with that.

Yup, there are...

When you heat the June Bugs they kind of pop like popcorn. The wings and legs stick straight out away from the body so they are easy to grab (though small) and pull them off from the thorax.

I sauteed them in oil, but next time I'll either toss them in a hot pan or roast them in the toaster oven. DW hid the popcorn popper... Native American just toss them onto hot coals. I might try that this weekend if I catch some on my camping trip.

-Blast, because God didn't give everyone equal senses of self preservation...

I can't believe nobody suggested coating them in chocolate?

But if you panfry them, lets add some onion and maybe a touch of garlic.

Some carmel might be right tasty...

What is the right wine to serve with junebug?

Since it is "dark meat," red wine would be called for, imo. But I almost always prefer red wine.

Do you have a favorite website or book on eating "bugs"?

Are any "bugs" actually good tasting?

Thanks.