Sherried Squirrel (or Rabbit)

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 4 squirrels, 3 1/2-4 pounds total weight, cut up (or 2 rabbits)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 2 drops hot sauce (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 combine brine ingredients with meat in a large bowl.
• 2 cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• 3 drain and discard liquid.
• 4 pat meat dry and set aside.
• 5 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 6 place flour, salt and pepper in a plastic zipper bag.
• 7 add meat and shake to coat.
• 8 heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• 9 increase heat to medium-high and brown squirrel pieces on all sides.
• 10 place meat and pan drippings in a 3-quart baking dish and add mushrooms.
• 11 combine sauce ingredients and pour over meat and mushrooms.
• 12 cover and bake until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.