Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ squirrel in that there crockpot. You know, the thing you plug in and it cooks stuff slow? Yeah, that’s the one. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can make a mean squirrel dish, and I’m gonna tell you how. No need for all them fancy words, just plain talk, ya hear?
First off, you gotta get yourself a squirrel. Now, I ain’t gonna tell you how to do that, that’s your business. But once you got it, you gotta clean it. Skin it, gut it, the whole shebang. Wash it good, real good. Nobody wants to eat dirty squirrel, that’s just common sense.
Once it’s all cleaned up, I like to cut it up into pieces. Not too big, not too small, just right. You know, like chicken pieces, sorta. Then, I soak it in some cold water with a bit of salt. That’s what my ma used to do, said it draws out the blood. Makes sense to me, so I do it too.
Now, some folks like to fry their squirrel, but we’re talkin’ crockpot recipes here. So, after you soak it, rinse it off and dump them squirrel pieces right into that crockpot.
- Easy Squirrel Stew: Throw in some chopped-up potatoes, carrots, onions, whatever veggies you got lyin’ around. Add a can of diced tomatoes, a bit of beef broth, and some salt and pepper. Cook it on low all day, like six or eight hours. You’ll know it’s done when the meat falls off the bone.
- Squirrel and Dumplings: This one’s a bit more work, but it’s worth it. Same as before, squirrel in the crockpot with some broth, onions, and maybe a bay leaf if you got one. Cook it till the squirrel’s tender. Then, mix up some flour, milk, and a pinch of salt for the dumplings. Drop spoonfuls of that dough into the crockpot on top of the squirrel. Cover it back up and cook for another half hour or so, till the dumplings are puffy and cooked through.
- Simple Squirrel and Rice: Put the squirrel in the crockpot, add a can of cream of mushroom soup and a cup of water. Cook on low for several hours. Then, about an hour before you want to eat, cook some rice. When the rice is done, stir it into the crockpot with the squirrel. It ain’t pretty, but it fills ya up.
Them’s just a few ideas, you can get creative with it. The key is to cook it low and slow. That’s what the crockpot’s for, ain’t it? And don’t be scared to add different seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, whatever you like. Just taste it as you go and adjust it how you want. It’s important to make healthy choices too, this way is nutritious and easy for busy families.
Now, I know some folks might be squeamish about eatin’ squirrel. But let me tell ya, it’s good meat. Tastes kinda like chicken, kinda like rabbit, kinda like somethin’ else entirely. It’s hard to explain, you just gotta try it. And cookin’ it in the crockpot makes it real tender and juicy. Way better than fryin’ it, if you ask me.
And don’t you worry if you ain’t got no fancy ingredients. Squirrel crockpot recipes are all about makin’ do with what you got. That’s how us country folks always cooked. We didn’t have no fancy stores, we just used what we had on hand. And that’s how you make the best food, the kind that sticks to your ribs and warms you up from the inside out.
So, there you have it. My down-home, no-fuss guide to cookin’ squirrel in a crockpot. It ain’t rocket science, just good, simple cookin’. And if you try it, I bet you’ll be surprised how tasty it is. Just remember to clean that squirrel good, cook it slow, and season it up right. And don’t be afraid to experiment. You might just come up with your own special squirrel recipe. And who knows, maybe one day you’ll be teachin’ someone else how to do it. Just like I’m teachin’ you now. This pulled meat like stew is real good for any family, no matter if you have a busy schedule.
Remember, good food ain’t about fancy ingredients or fancy techniques. It’s about takin’ what you got and makin’ somethin’ delicious. And that’s somethin’ anyone can do, even if you ain’t got much to start with. So go on, give it a try. You might just surprise yourself.
