Squirrel meat

[wildgamegirl22]

What is the best way to cook up a squirrel?

[DocHolladay]

I like to quarter it up, boil it off the bone and then make squirrel and dumplings. Be sure to use some chicken broth for a little more flavor.

[gary c.]

My favorite way is to quarter it and put in a crock pot on top of some potatoes and carrots then pour Cambells Mushroom soup over it all
Gary C.

[RICHARDCatdaddy]

Heres how we do it it Ky.Once you got the insides out and the outside off,wash well,roll in flour and fry in an iron skillett just like chicken.It fries up pretty well and you can add salt,pepper ect to the flour before you roll him in it.I meant to say how we do it in Ky,not everyone I am sure but I do.

[gary c.]

Heres how we do it it Ky.Once you got the insides out and the outside off,wash well,roll in flour and fry in an iron skillett just like chicken.It fries up pretty well and you can add salt,pepper ect to the flour before you roll him in it.I meant to say how we do it in Ky,not everyone I am sure but I do.

Thats how my Mom used to fix it and I loved it but she also would use what was left in the pan to make gravy for biscuits. Biscuits with squirrel, now thats the ticket
Gary C.

[Tony204ing]

as much as i like shooting them,I never acquired the taste for one.So i just quit shooting them. The only things i can justify killing and not eating are coyotes,foxes,and groundhogs.

[ilikepie82015]

I like to quarter it like you guys but then soak it in some kinda sause
dont really matter just as long as it taste good
then roll them suckers in some batter and fry those bad boys
HECK YEA talkin bout some good eatin

[cbriarrabbit]

One of the best ways I have found is to fry breaded squirrel and then place in a crockpot.

Line the crockpot with a double layer of foil all the way to the top. Place fried meat in the foil being carefull to not puncture the foil. Fold over the foil the foil so it does not touch the lid. Put a cup of water under the foil and turn on high. Do this for 4 to 6 hours. Even the toughest red squirell will be very tender.

[MrBuhl]

We used to soak in salt brine overnight and then follow the KY recipe and eat like chicken wings in front of the TV

Or

Boil it up with lighter veggies like carrots, cabbage, corn, onions, & green beans and thicken with flour for a nice squirrel stew.

Myself - I just like it pan fried the first way.

Yum!

[amteurhntr]

what does squirrel taste like?

[KwackWacker]

what does squirrel taste like?

Sort of like the dark meat of a chicken, except it's a little tougher but not much.

[Bud]

My favorite way really only works when camping, but I clean them but dont quarter, put on a dry rub of spices and rotate on a squier over the fire. Add on some veggies and you have squirrel kabob.

[paula14428]

i think it also has a sweet taste compared to chicken, i love it fried

[ironhead]

MMMMM MMMM fried squirrel w/ mashed potatos, squirrel gravy and some corn on the cob. Making me hungry boys!!!

[Brooksy]

Try this. Take as much meat off the bones as possible and brown the meat in a frying pan. Add the boneless pieces of squirell to your favorite homemade spaghetti sauce and let the sauce cook for a few hours. The meat flavors the sauce really well. And the tomato sauce breaks the meat down. It is delicious.

[backwoodsman]

We eat alot of squirrel and game. Heres are go to recipe for tree rats. Keep the meat cool of course and dress'em as soon as you can. We like to soak ours in salt water for at least an hour or two. Quarter it up, ie: legs, torso and ribs, should be 6 pieces when your done cutting. Cut all fat and glands out, inside the carcass and under the front and back legs, white looking blobs for lack of a better term. They make the meat very strong. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in skillet, medium heat. Roll squirrel pieces in flour, salt and pepper and we like seasoned salt too. Season to your taste. Place the pieces in the hot oil but dont crowd and lower the oil temp. 1" apart/gaps is about right. Turn once, takes approx 7 mins a side. Place the cooked pieces on something that drains the excess oil, I like Tupperware's strainer things. Once all the pieces are done you can fry taters in the oil or make gravy(after draining alot of the oil). Im undecided whether I like fried or mashed taters better with'em? BUT the goodie gravy is a must. Along with biscuits/rolls.

[DouglasSpear]

I like to quarter it up, boil it off the bone and then make squirrel and dumplings. Be sure to use some chicken broth for a little more flavor.

I did something similar but instead of dumplings I just made like a squirrel noodle soup similar to chicken noodle. I'll have to try the dumplings if I ever kill another one of the little noise makers.

[Bowhunters]

Sounds tasty either way.

[macro_grp02]

Squirrels could taste like rabbits. You could just make a stew or soup. Others make a very good barbeque out of it.

[backwoodsman]

If your feeding a crowd and are short on tree rats soups, stews and BBQ are good options. Dumplings really shine in that situation too, very filling.

[ncboy]

two ways I tried that I reaaly liked. quarter,place in a cassarole dish,cover with cream of mushroom soup and bake for about 1 hour plus. or quarter,wrap pieces in bacon,throw on the grill, about 20-30 min.Very good!

[backwoodsman]

Crock pot and mushroom soup is popular and good for alot of redmeat game meats. Ive used that for tougher cuts of deer too. Helps to let it cook all day 6+ hours.