Ny1969
.38 Special
Has anyone tried squirrel meat and if so what are some good recipes for small game? Any tips or tricks ? Thanks
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
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I eat squirrels all the time.
Also rabbits but rabbits are in small supply around here the last few years but I see them coming back.
I have several squirrel recipes but the one I use most is just pan frying with a gravy.
First, let squirrel sit in refrigerator for 3-5 days....this helps with gameiness....is that a word?
Or soak in milk overnight....unless you like gameiness.
Cut squirrel into 6 pieces....discard ribs....2 front legs, 2 back legs, cut back strap into 2....bones and all.
Heat oil....preferably peanut oil.....to 375 or so. Cut up onion and add to oil as it heats. Remove onions when up to heat....this seasons the oil.
Season meat with favorite seasoning. I use Everglades Original.....for everything.
Toss pieces in plain flour, then into a mixture of 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise....seriously....its important. Then back into flour.
Then into oil until golden brown....about 6 minutes or so.
Dump all oil except about 3-4 tablespoons....leave the crusty bits.
Then add small amounts of flour and keep stirring, until you get a deep brown paste.
Then quickly add a couple tablespoons of water before it burns.....keep stirring....add a cup of water....more water if needed.
Keep it smooth.
Add a bit of the same seasoning you used on meat....you can use just salt and pepper the whole way.
Add the onions you removed. Add a couple tablespoons of milk or cream.
Keep stirring.
Season and reduce to taste.....keep a bit liquidy, it will continue to thicken.
Add squirrel back to gravy....yep.
Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes....add water if needed until desired tenderness.
Serve over homeade biscuits
If you need that recipe I can give you one but its really simple....flour, baking powder, water, butter and milk....mix and bake.
Also rabbits but rabbits are in small supply around here the last few years but I see them coming back.
I have several squirrel recipes but the one I use most is just pan frying with a gravy.
First, let squirrel sit in refrigerator for 3-5 days....this helps with gameiness....is that a word?
Or soak in milk overnight....unless you like gameiness.
Cut squirrel into 6 pieces....discard ribs....2 front legs, 2 back legs, cut back strap into 2....bones and all.
Heat oil....preferably peanut oil.....to 375 or so. Cut up onion and add to oil as it heats. Remove onions when up to heat....this seasons the oil.
Season meat with favorite seasoning. I use Everglades Original.....for everything.
Toss pieces in plain flour, then into a mixture of 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise....seriously....its important. Then back into flour.
Then into oil until golden brown....about 6 minutes or so.
Dump all oil except about 3-4 tablespoons....leave the crusty bits.
Then add small amounts of flour and keep stirring, until you get a deep brown paste.
Then quickly add a couple tablespoons of water before it burns.....keep stirring....add a cup of water....more water if needed.
Keep it smooth.
Add a bit of the same seasoning you used on meat....you can use just salt and pepper the whole way.
Add the onions you removed. Add a couple tablespoons of milk or cream.
Keep stirring.
Season and reduce to taste.....keep a bit liquidy, it will continue to thicken.
Add squirrel back to gravy....yep.
Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes....add water if needed until desired tenderness.
Serve over homeade biscuits
If you need that recipe I can give you one but its really simple....flour, baking powder, water, butter and milk....mix and bake.
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Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Tried squirrel for the first time last year. We just battered it and fried it like chicken wings. Pretty good, even the wife liked it.
Ny1969
.38 Special
Was skeptical at first but have so many here on the farm going to try it this week ! Also any turkey ideas since opening up this weekend?
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I’ve used this recipe a few times with Grey squirrels and cotton tail rabbit. It’s pretty good .
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Buttermilk Fried Squirrel with Southern Gravy
Buttermilk Fried Squirrel with Southern Gravy
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my grandfather got me this the year I got married...many a fine meal
my grandfather got me this the year I got married...many a fine meal