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Belgian Squirrel
Dinner American

Belgian Squirrel

4.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
125 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean squirrels, making sure that all shot is removed. Burn away with a candle any fur that clings. Rinse the meat though several changes of water and pat dry. Cut squirrels into serving pieces.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squirrel pieces and fry until browned on all sides, but do not cook through. Remove the squirrel pieces to a large Dutch oven or oven safe crock. Add onions to the butter in the skillet; cook and stir until tender and browned. Pour the onions and butter into the pot with the squirrel. Fill with enough water to almost cover the meat. Mix in the vinegar and season with thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and place in the oven.
  4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the pot from the oven and add the prunes. Return to the oven and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking for another 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the pot from the oven. Mix the flour and cold water together in a cup. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and prunes to a serving dish. Set the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and water and simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Serve meat with a lot of gravy.

By Rhonda Sitzes

Slow Cooker Squirrel and Veggies
Dinner American

Slow Cooker Squirrel and Veggies

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
480 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes, onion, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Lay squirrel meat on top of vegetable mixture. Pour in enough water to cover completely.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on High for 6 hours. Stir in flour until incorporated and continue cooking for 2 more hours.

By kdsutton