squirrel with lima beans
This is 1 of the many recipes that I have developed over my lifetime of outdoor life.
prep time
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound bacon
- 2 - squirrels, dressed and cut into pieces
- 2 cups dried lima beans, soaked overnight
- - flour, salt and pepper
- 1 - onion, chopped
- 2 - celery ribs, chopped
- 2 - carrots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup okra
- 3 - potatoes, diced
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 cans (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
- 1 - bay leaf
- - dash of thyme and parsley
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper (as desired)
How To Make squirrel with lima beans
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Step 1Dredge squirrel pieces in flour mixture.
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Step 2In Dutch oven, fry bacon and remove.
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Step 3Brown squirrels in bacon drippings; cover squirrels, bacon, beans, onion, celery and carrots with boiling water.
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Step 4Simmer for 2 hours.
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Step 5Squirrel meat may be removed from bones at this point if you desire.
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Step 6Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour longer or until squirrel and vegetables are tender.
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Step 7If desired, thicken with flour and water paster and adjust seasonings.
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