Last Winter my 7yr'ol son and I hit the forests this AM, gunning for Peter Cotton Tail & Squirrel Nutkin.
Didn't see Peter, but Nutkin and his buddies abounded and we limited on the tree rats.
Chile's Braised Squirrel
3-4 Squirrels per person
I use the forelegs, hindquarters, lower back and discard the upper back & ribcage.
One (1) small onion diced
1/2 cup of flour
Spices
One (1) can, Rotel tomatos (optional)
Dredge the squirrel in flour/spices.
I use sea salt and garlic powder.
In a large skillet add just enough oil to brown the pieces.
Use whatever oil/butter you like, I like bacon grease.
Brown the squirrel on both sides with the onions.
You may want to move pieces around to cook evenly.
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Lower the heat, add Rotel & quickly add enough water to just almost cover the pieces.
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Bring to a slow simmer and cook covered for 1.5 hours.
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Devour plain or serve over rice.
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Money shots, falling off the bones goodness.
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Yummy!
Country Folks
That I gotta try. The are in abundance here in California.
Now that's my idea of a great meal.
Is that red squirrel, gray squirrel, flying squirrel??
Quote from: BMITCH on July 28, 2013, 10:36:05 AM
Is that red squirrel, gray squirrel, flying squirrel??
Flying squirrel, name was Rocky.
So now you have one pissed off moose!!
no squirrels in Hawaii, will that recipe work with mongoose?
Quote from: kamuwela on July 28, 2013, 04:37:21 PM
no squirrels in Hawaii, will that recipe work with mongoose?
Ya mean out of all the damned invasives ya'll have, you don't have tree rats? ::)
I bet it would work just fine with the lil'snake eaters.
ok, i think i'm gonna pass on this one..... :-\
Quote from: alantani on July 29, 2013, 06:35:10 PM
ok, i think i'm gonna pass on this one..... :-\
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I tried some years ago, couldn't hack it. I'll wait and try mongoose. Dominick
Quote from: bluefish69 on July 28, 2013, 01:40:13 AM
Country Folks
Definitely not Country Folk ;)
Quote from: Bryan Young on July 28, 2013, 02:24:09 AM
That I gotta try. The are in abundance here in California.
Gotta be cooked tender... Good stuff.
Quote from: saltydog on July 28, 2013, 05:31:27 AM
Now that's my idea of a great meal.
Indeed. :)
Quote from: alantani on July 29, 2013, 06:35:10 PM
ok, i think i'm gonna pass on this one..... :-\
Try it once, by someone who knows how to cook, you may well be surprised.
A very delicate yet pronounced nutty flavor when they've been chowing on acorns & pecans.
Quote from: Pescachaser on July 29, 2013, 06:48:08 PM
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I tried some years ago, couldn't hack it. I'll wait and try mongoose. Dominick
How about some herb crusted roasted rabbit?
Someone say moose, I'm in where's he at.
sorry, the answer is still no..... ;D
taste just like chicken, boss ;).
His other name must be Joe Isuzu ^^^
I've eaten Moose Stew & Bear Sauage. Many different kinds of Smoked Fish.
But NO TREE RAT
We do have Black Tree Rats running around. Tree Rats like to eat the wires in the cars here. They are Plastic Wrapped on the inside. Now that is different.
Mike
maybe with wasabi, like sashimi 8)
I only have experience with the CA grey squirrel. But it you cut it up like chicken and bread it and fry it, it tastes "just like chicken". ::) Actually, it tastes better than chicken. :D
TomT
Well, I really don't eat Squirrels.
I was trying to get you guys to eat them, so I would have a better chance with my vegetable garden and my fruit trees ;D.
Those rats with tails eat everything in sight. >:(
Sal a little fried squirrel with a plate of sliced tomatoes is the ticket.
Quote from: kamuwela on July 28, 2013, 04:37:21 PM
no squirrels in Hawaii, will that recipe work with mongoose?
Was wondering about that myself. Don't see very many of them these days, however.
I like squirrel, but prefer Cortontail. Mongoose are protected, but it's open season on peacock and franklin...yum!