Gizzard Cajun Squirrel
A bold Cajun-style dish featuring tender squirrel pieces seasoned with peppers and spices, then simmered with onions and garlic for a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for adventurous eaters.
Ingredients
- 2 squirrels, cut in pieces including heads ⓘ
- 1 stick butter ⓘ
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic crushed ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 cup water ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon green onion tops chopped ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon flour ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon black pepper ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon red pepper ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon white pepper ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon sea salt ⓘ
Instructions
- Cut each squirrel into eight pieces, including heads.
- Combine black pepper, red pepper, white pepper, and sea salt together.
- Season both sides of the squirrel pieces with the spice mixture.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and fry squirrel until browned all over and starting to stick to the pan.
- Remove the squirrel; add chopped onions and crushed garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until vegetables are soft, then add water, Worcestershire sauce, and the squirrel back into the skillet.
- Cover and let simmer until tender, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Add flour and chopped green onion tops; cook for 5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
643
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).