Top 5 Squirrel Recipes for Your Alaskan Hunting Trip

Exploring the culinary potential of squirrel meat can enhance any Alaskan hunting experience. These recipes not only provide delicious meals but also honor the tradition of utilizing game harvested during hunting trips. Here are five exceptional squirrel recipes that are perfect for your next adventure in the wild.

1. Simple Tender Fried Squirrel

Ingredients:

• 2 squirrels, skinned, gutted, and cut into pieces
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 onion

Directions:

• Combine the squirrel pieces, bell pepper, and onion in a pan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for one hour.
• Roll the cooked ingredients in flour and place them in a skillet with a small amount of oil.
• Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and brown on both sides. Serve with your favorite vegetable, such as sweet potatoes.

2. Slow Cooker Squirrel and Veggies

Ingredients:

• 2-3 squirrels, skinned, gutted, and cut into pieces
• 1 can of mushroom soup
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup celery
• 1/2 cup carrots
• Your choice of additional vegetables

Directions:

• Place the squirrels in a slow cooker and add all other ingredients. Stir well.
• Cook on high until the meat is tender, which may take longer for fox squirrels.
• Serve with acorn squash and pumpkin pie for a delightful meal.

3. Fried Squirrel

Ingredients:

• 1-2 squirrels, skinned, gutted, and cut into pieces
• 2-3 cups flour or breadcrumbs
• 3-4 whole eggs
• Seasoning of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons white wine

Directions:

• Heat a pan on high. Dip the squirrel pieces in the eggs until fully coated, adding spices to the egg mixture.
• Coat with flour or breadcrumbs, then place in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high.
• Add white wine just before adding the squirrel. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

4. Elite Curried Squirrel Puffs

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 3-4 squirrels (size-dependent)
• 1 large baking potato, cut into 1/2″ cubes
• 1 cup shelled green peas (fresh preferred)
• 2 large carrots, cut similarly to the potato
• 2 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground ginger
• Salt and ground pepper to taste
• Curry powder or garam masala to taste

Wrappers: Use standard unsweetened pie crust dough or wonton wrappers.

Directions:

• Pressure cook the squirrels for about 15 minutes until the meat flakes off the bones. Reserve the cooking liquid.
• Flake the meat into a bowl and mix with other filling ingredients, adding enough cooking liquid to moisten.
• Let the mixture cool, then fill wrappers with about 2 teaspoons of filling. Seal tightly.
• Deep fry in hot shortening (350-375°F) until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.

5. Drunken Squirrel Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 2-3 squirrels, skinned, gutted, and cut into pieces
• Flour
• Cooking oil
• Beer
• Your favorite seasonings
• Lemon and/or orange juice

Directions:

• Remove all meat from the squirrel bones, cutting into strips or cubes.
• Soak the meat in a mixture of lemon/orange juice and beer overnight.
• Remove from the marinade, season, and deep fry until golden brown.