[jim9251]

Originally Posted by Vision67

Do they serve squirrel at Cracker Barrel?

Gosh that's funny. No, it's illegal to sell game meat.

[AlfonsoPhillips]

Really?? How does it taste like? I've never tried anything like it before

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by AlfonsoPhillips

Really?? How does it taste like? I've never tried anything like it before

If I remember what my dad said, it tastes a little like rabbit more than chicken.

[edmiii]

AFAIK, in most states, squirrel is considered a "game" animal, ie defined seasons, limits, allowed weapons. Also, they generally cannot be sold commercially (don't know if there are game farms that raise squirrels, or "farm-raised" as is allowed for rabbits and quail).


When I was younger, there was one restaurant in my home town, which advertised on their menus "you kill it, we'll cook it". Only place I ever knew of, squirrel, rabbits, game birds, and fish.


Two basic methods for cooking squirrel : for young tender squirrels, pan-fry, for older (tougher) ones, boil or stew. My sister makes fabulous squirrel dumplings, her husband's grandfather's recipe.


One other recommendation, try to avoid squirrels that live on evergreen trees. Those that live in hardwood forests are the best eating - oak, hickory, etc.

[Hollywood]

Don't anger the squirrel king.

[Unsettomati]

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in 2008, reminiscing about his college days in Arkadelphia.

"When I was in college, we used to take a popcorn popper, because that was the only thing they would let us use in the dorm, and we would fry squirrels in a popcorn popper in the dorm room."

The Raw Story | Huckabee: 'We used to fry squirrels in a popcorn popper'



As for me, I just went to one of those weird colleges where we ate ramen and pizza and the occasional Chinese takeout. You know, as opposed to the local fauna...

[edmiii]

Plus local flora (for vegetarians).

[convextech]

Originally Posted by PhxBarb

Is this true?? I just saw this on the news this AM and it seems to be some type of festival or something with everyone cooking squirrels and making different dishes. Sorta like a contest.

It seems like some people would object to this but they all seemed very happy, eating their squirrel food.
Not a dish I would ever try, for sure. LOL

I prefer my squirrel breaded & deep-fried, served over rice, and laden with brown gravy. Yummo!

[biscuitmom]

Originally Posted by PhxBarb

Not a dish I would ever try, for sure. LOL

Why not?
It was a staple at my grandparents' house, along with rabbit, quail, duck, fish from the river, and venison. They grew and canned their own vegetables so only bought commodities (flour, milk, butter, salt, spices) at the grocer. Mostly squirrel was a breakfast dish - my grandmother breaded and fried it, made gravy and served it with biscuits. I liked it better than rabbit, venison, and duck. To this day I don't like those.

I haven't had squirrel since I was in my late teens but I'd not turn up my nose if I was visiting someone who is a good cook and serves it. I don't recall it tasting especially game-y.

[jim9251]

Originally Posted by Now_What

I here Squirrels are quite yummy, Never had the chance to try it but would like too. What time of year is best for Squirrels ??

During squirrel season. Typically in the fall.