Sherried Squirrel Or Rabbit Recipes

BASIC FRIED RABBIT OR SQUIRREL

Steps:

• Remove legs from body of dressed rabbit or squirrel.
• Split the body down the back through the breast.
• Cut each half in two crosswise.
• Dip meat pieces in melted butter.
• Roll pieces into crushed corn flakes coating all around.
• Brown meat in hot oil on each side.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Note: Some people like to soak the meat in salted water a few hours before cooking.
• If so cover the body with water in a pot and add 3 Tablespoons of salt.
• Then drain, rinse, and pat the body dry before cooking.
• I often do this especially if the animal appears to be old.

BASIC CROCKPOT RABBIT

Steps:

• Salt and pepper rabbit. Place in crockpot. Add water and garlic.
• Cook on low about 6 hours.
• Remove rabbit, cool slightly, remove meat from bones.
• Serve plain or with gravy, BBQ sauce, taco or fajita seasoning, etc.