Best 2 Sherried Squirrel Or Rabbit Recipes

BELGIAN SQUIRREL

Steps:

• Clean squirrels, making sure that all shot is removed. Burn away with a candle any fur that clings. Rinse the meat though several changes of water and pat dry. Cut squirrels into serving pieces.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squirrel pieces and fry until browned on all sides, but do not cook through. Remove the squirrel pieces to a large Dutch oven or oven safe crock. Add onions to the butter in the skillet; cook and stir until tender and browned. Pour the onions and butter into the pot with the squirrel. Fill with enough water to almost cover the meat. Mix in the vinegar and season with thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and place in the oven.
• Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the pot from the oven and add the prunes. Return to the oven and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking for another 45 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the oven. Mix the flour and cold water together in a cup. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and prunes to a serving dish. Set the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and water and simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Serve meat with a lot of gravy.

SHERRIED SQUIRREL (OR RABBIT)

Steps:

• Combine brine ingredients with meat in a large bowl.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Drain and discard liquid.
• Pat meat dry and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place flour, salt and pepper in a plastic zipper bag.
• Add meat and shake to coat.
• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Increase heat to medium-high and brown squirrel pieces on all sides.
• Place meat and pan drippings in a 3-quart baking dish and add mushrooms.
• Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meat and mushrooms.
• Cover and bake until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.