Squirrel Opener

[Spartan]

How do you cook your meat? I've been debating putting some squirrel meat on my kamado smoker low and slow or perhaps braise it a bit - interested if you have any decent recipes.

I let them tenderize in the fridge for about a week and then give them a low simmer in bullion broth for 1.5-2 hours. Then I either toss them on the grill for a few mins with either BBQ sauce or I will brush them with olive oil and some salt, pepper, and garlic. Some times I will bread them and fry them. But it always starts with that simmering to get them tender. They come out just like chicken wings.

 

[Spartan]

I've always eaten all four legs and even the back off the bone. I will admit though those front legs are pretty stringy and not much meat. The little bit on the back is quite good and my favorite part of rabbit which is bigger on them than squirrel.

Yeah, rabbits I always fully quarter out. Lots more meat to work with.

 

[tek88]

Nice shooting. Cant wait for opener where I’m at. Gonna be my first year hunting with my airgun.

 

[Spartan]

Nice shooting. Cant wait for opener where I’m at. Gonna be my first year hunting with my airgun.

Good luck. It's addictive.

 

[Spartan]

8 days later. Went with the good old brush and grill. After a 2 hour simmer, of course. Wonderfully tender. Dog got his cut after the simmer. He goes nuts when he gets a whiff of the squirrels after a hunt.