I had a good hunt the other day with a couple buddies, we managed to bag 7 squirrels. After a day on the ice with 6lb it was time for some comfort food! I already had the squirrels cleaned and in the fridge ready to go. I did some final trimming and into a pot to brown in some oil.
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After a little oil bath I removed them to start on a broth. The usual suspects went in .. onion, celery tops, garlic.
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Deglaze with white wind and some broth. Then back in for a long simmer with the squirrel.
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After the simmer to cook and tenderize the squirrel I strained the broth and started the soup base.
Mirepoix sautéed, flour for roux, broth back in with the squirrel. A simple dumpling batter was made and added.
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Then eat!





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