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Squirrel Stew/ Robbie 1[/b]
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1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayanne pepper (optional)
2 squirrels cut up
Veg oil
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cup cup milk or chicken broth
Brown bouquet sauce (optional)
In large food storage bag combine 1/3 cup flour, salt, pepper, cayanne, mix by shaking. add the squairrel and shake to coat.
In large skillet heat 1/8 inch oil over med-high heat untill hot.
add meat and brown on all sides. reduce heat, cover tightly. Cook on very low heat untill tender about 40 minutes. turning pieces once. remove cover, cook 5 minutes longer to crisp. transfer meat to plate lined with paper towel, set aside and keep warm.
Discard all but 3 tbsp oil. over medium heat stir flour into reserved oil. blend in milk or broth. cook over medium heat untill thickened and bubbly. add salt and pepper to taste. add the bouquet sauce if darker colour is desired.
Robbie’s Squirrel Stew 2
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 squirrels cut up
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp veg oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small bay leaf
1/2 cup half and half
In large food storage bag combine flour, salt , pepper, nutmeg, and shake to mix. Add the wiley rabbit and shake to coat, reserve flour mixture, In large skillet melt butter in oil over medium heat. add coated rabbit pieces and excess flour mixture, and brown on all sides over medium heat. add stock, onion, bay leaf. Heat to boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover and simmer for about 90 minutes untill meat is tender.
Stir in cream. cook over medium-low heat untill cream is heated through. do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving
Squirrel Bake
3 cups cooked squirrel, diced
1 8oz. Pkg. egg noodles
2 30z. Pkgs. cream cheese
1 cup creamy cottage cheese
½ tsp. onion powder
¼ cup minced parsley
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup milk
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. poultry seasoning
1 ½ cups soft breadcrumbs
3 Tbs. melted butter
Preheat oven to 375. Cook squirrel in a pressure cooker with 1-cup water at 15 pounds pressure for 20 minutes. Cook noodles per package directions; drain and place in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Combine cream cheese and cottage cheese and beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer. Stir in the onion powder and parsley. Spread half of cheese mixture on noodles, place ½ of the squirrel meat over the cheese. Combine the soup, milk, and poultry seasoning mix well and pour over the squirrel. Repeat layers. Combine breadcrumbs and butter and spread over the casserole. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Squirrel Casserole[/b]
2 squirrels
2 10 ounce packages of frozen broccoli with cheese
1 stick butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 10 3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup cooked rice
Dash of garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
In a saucepan, cover squirrels with water and boil until meat is tender
and falls from bones. Cook broccoli according to package directions. Melt
butter over medium heat in a skillet, add onion and celery, and saute until tender. Add the soup and stir well. Combine squirrel, broccoli mixture, and rice in a 13" x 9" inch baking dish. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Squirrel Patties[/b]
3 squirrels
1 onion, chopped fine
1.5 Tbs. ketchup
1 cup mashed potatoes
3 Tbs. bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Parboil squirrels until tender, remove meat from bone and chop coarsely
Mix together with other ingredients and form patties, Fry in bacon grease, or oil.
Squirrel Stew
Ingredients:
1 squirrel, quartered
1 cup diced onion
2 large tomatoes (from your garden) or 1 can of tomatoes
Assorted fresh, or canned veggies
Preparation:
Sprinkle seasoned salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional) liberally on the meat. Pour some cooking oil into a large pot (Dutch oven). Sauté the meat with the onions until well browned. Drain the excess oil, add about 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cut up the tomatoes and add. If you use canned tomatoes add them now. Turn down the heat, and let slow cook for at least an hour. Important: older squirrels may require cooking longer than an hour. Check periodically for tenderness. If you don't you will have a hard time chewing the meat. After the meat is tender, add the veggies, carrots, potatoes, and banana pepper, what ever you like. Cook until the veggies are done. An option you can use is, cook up your favorite pasta and serve over the pasta.