Braised Squirrel

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.
Lower the heat, add Rotel & quickly add enough water to just almost cover the pieces.
Bring to a slow simmer and cook covered for 1.5 hours.
You may want to move pieces around to cook evenly.

Devour plain or serve over rice.

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Money shots, falling off the bones goodness.
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That looks like mighty fine eating !!!!! Squirrel has always been one of my favorites ,with rabbit a close second . I 'll try that recipe next fall when our season comes . Thanks

Where are you located?
Alabama still has five (5) day left of our squirrel/rabbit season.

Damn that looks good!! I haven't had any good squirrel in a long time.

Thanks

i hear you i actually shot four two days ago and fried them last night they were GOOD! i also had gravy biscuits and mashed potatoes!

[quote author=ChileRelleno link=topic=2728.msg24659#msg24659 date=1361657822]
Where are you located?
Alabama still has five (5) day left of our squirrel/rabbit season.
[/quote]Virgina Our squirrel went out in Jan. Rabbit season ends the same as AL.

:banana:...looks great...

Good Eats right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :headbang:

never tryed it, heard its an aquired taste, but from the people who eat it, only good things, if any of its good, it that right there!

Might be trying this recipe soon. Never had squirrel before but there are at least 10+ at a time when I step out my back door everytime tearing up the back yard. About to buy a decent pellet gun and do some work.