Squirrel season opens in late summer throughout most of the United States, and stays open well into winter. With a liberal bag limit, months of hunting to be enjoyed by both young and old alike, and with more than enough squirrels to go around there is sure to be non-stop hunting action.
I love to hunt squirrels as much as the next hunter. What I don’t like is cleaning them. An old squirrel can prove to be a challenge at times. Also, all the squirrel hair that seems to be super-glued to the dressed squirrel is an aggravation.
It does not have to be that hard anymore. Follow the advice in this short video, and you will have a squirrel cleaned in no time. When the squirrel is dressed, go ahead and follow these recipes for a delicious meal.
CROCK POT SQUIRREL
4 to 6 dressed squirrels, cut into serving-size pieces
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Place squirrel pieces in crock pot. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and pour over meat. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 – 8 hours. To thicken gravy, use either flour or cornstarch mixed with water. Cook on high until thickened.
FRIED SQUIRREL
1 squirrel, chopped into pieces
3 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3 cups flour
Beat eggs and milk together. Mix flour and spices. Dredge squirrel pieces in flour mixture, then place in milk bath; roll once more in flour mixture. Place each piece in deep fryer and cook until golden brown.
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