Armadillo in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1 med. onion, sliced thin
• 1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
• 1 1/4 cups light cream
• 1 tbsp. brown mustard (e.g. Gulden's) or Poupon Dijon
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hrs., turning meat occasionally.
2. Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.
3. Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 - 1 1/4 hours.)
4. Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.
5. Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time.
6. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo.
7. Serve with steamed rice.