spartan_ferret 6 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 squirrel anyone eat and how do ya cook it? simples!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 had it quite a few times on the barbecue. very nice too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Squirrel is one of my all time favourite meats; firm sweet and almost creamy. You can simply season them and fry in a hot pan for a few minutes each side but I love Cajun Squirrel Hinds. You will need: Cajun spice mix (with extra chilli powder in mine) mixed with flour to coat the hinds. an egg or two, beaten Squirrel hinds Deep fat fryer or chip pan. Score the hinds with a knife a few times each side and liberally coat with beaten egg and allow excess to run off. Then cover with cajun spiced flour. In a hot deep fat fryer (usually veg oil rather than fat), immerse the hinds for a couple of minutes to crisp up the coating, then drain and transfer to a tray. put tray in oven at about 180 C for 15-20 minutes. Serve with light salad and dips (Tesco do a good mixed dips selection, or you can just go for sour cream n chive and of course guacamole). Makes a fantastic supper, and all of my townie friends that have tried it are now addicted to grey squirrel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan_ferret 6 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Squirrel is one of my all time favourite meats; firm sweet and almost creamy. You can simply season them and fry in a hot pan for a few minutes each side but I love Cajun Squirrel Hinds. You will need: Cajun spice mix (with extra chilli powder in mine) mixed with flour to coat the hinds. an egg or two, beaten Squirrel hinds Deep fat fryer or chip pan. Score the hinds with a knife a few times each side and liberally coat with beaten egg and allow excess to run off. Then cover with cajun spiced flour. In a hot deep fat fryer (usually veg oil rather than fat), immerse the hinds for a couple of minutes to crisp up the coating, then drain and transfer to a tray. put tray in oven at about 180 C for 15-20 minutes. Serve with light salad and dips (Tesco do a good mixed dips selection, or you can just go for sour cream n chive and of course guacamole). Makes a fantastic supper, and all of my townie friends that have tried it are now addicted to grey squirrel sounds very tasty might give it ago when i get some next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Give 'em a go! You'll kick yourself for anytime you left them for the fox - I certainly did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin from bristol 95 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 had it alot as a kid prep the same as rabbit but make sure you get the sent gland out or it will be horrible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 they taste abit like chicken to me they are a ba stard to skin lol. atb sp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
"Earth!" 503 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 they taste abit like chicken to me they are a ba stard to skin lol. atb sp nothing like chicken. alot better as a cold meat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan_ferret 6 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 some one told me its taste abit like duck cross lamb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 No, definitely taste like squirrel. I think the flavour is very delicate, creamy, slightly sweet if anything. When you think of their diet and exercise regime, the meat should taste damn good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hopefully I'll nail a few this weekend. I want to try thai jungle curry with them as the principle ingredient Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 how would you remove the scent gland ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best video I found on skinning and dressing one is this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oakey 57 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 they taste abit like chicken to me they are a ba stard to skin lol. atb sp more like lamb but they are a shit to skin didnt see that video till after i did mine but i will be trying it that way next time and yes there will be a next time . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,963 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 some one told me it was good with a satay style sauce but i think they were winding me up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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