Baked Squirrel
A hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender squirrel baked in a savory sauce with bacon drippings, sour cream, and lemon juice, perfect for rustic, outdoor-inspired meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the squirrel by cleaning and cutting into serving-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat bacon drippings over medium heat and brown the squirrel pieces.
- Sprinkle flour over the browned squirrel to thicken the sauce.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Place the squirrel in a baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and add water.
- Cover and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until tender.
- Serve hot, ensuring each serving includes at least half a squirrel.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
273
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).