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Smother - Fried Squirrel
Our thanks to Ryan Waters for submiting this recipe.
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~ 6 young squirrels, cleaned & cut into serving pieces, use only the back legs & backstrap
~ 1 cup shortening
~ 3 cups flour
~ salt and pepper
~ 1 cup water
~ 1 cup milk
~ 1 small onion, sliced
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Clean squirrels thoroughly, making sure to remove any hair and shotshell pellets.
Salt and pepper the flour to taste.
Heat the shortening in a large skillet.
Dredge squirrel pieces in flour mixture until well coated. Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour.
Fry squirrel in shortening until light brown. Remove, and pat dry with a towel.
Add the onion to the skillet and brown. Add the water, milk and the 1/4 cup of reserved flour. Stir well.
Bring to a boil and add squirrel pieces. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes and cornbread or biscuits.
Enjoy!
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