Fried Squirrel
SImple buttermilk fried squirrel is a simple way to serve up the hunt.
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
Fried Squirrel Buttermilk Marinade
- 8-12 squirrel legs front and rear
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp salt
Fried Squirrel Breading
- 1 cup flour approximate
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- oil for frying
Squirrel Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter or bacon drippings
- 2 tbsp seasoned flour leftover from above
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk approximate
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place squirrel legs in buttermilk. Add salt and stir to cover. Marinade for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 8-12 hours.
- Mix the flour and seasoning for the fried squirrel breading. Remove squirrel pieces one at a time and place them in the breading. Turn to coat all sides. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
- Heat oil and fry each piece for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to a paper lined plate to drain.
- To make gravy, melt butter in a pan. Add seasoned flour leftover from breading squirrel. Whisk as the flour browns and bubbles, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. When the gravy thickens, add a bit more milk and continue until you have the desired quantity.
- Serve fried squirrel and gravy over your favorite homemade biscuits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings
