Mississippi Roasted Squirrel
A hearty Southern dish featuring roasted squirrel seasoned with lemon, garlic, and savory bread crumbs, perfect for adventurous eaters and game meat enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash squirrels thoroughly and dry them.
- Cover the squirrels with a mixture of cooking oil and lemon juice.
- Let the squirrels stand for 1 hour.
- Combine seasoned bread crumbs with enough milk to moisten.
- Add all other ingredients, except bacon fat, to the bread crumb mixture.
- Stuff the squirrels with this mixture.
- Place the stuffed squirrels in a roaster and brush them with bacon fat.
- Roast, uncovered, at 325°F for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes with drippings.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
611
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).