squirrel with lima beans

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Sep 8, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    Dredge squirrel pieces in flour mixture.
  • Step 2
    In Dutch oven, fry bacon and remove.
  • Step 3
    Brown squirrels in bacon drippings; cover squirrels, bacon, beans, onion, celery and carrots with boiling water.
  • Step 4
    Simmer for 2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Squirrel meat may be removed from bones at this point if you desire.
  • Step 6
    Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour longer or until squirrel and vegetables are tender.
  • Step 7
    If desired, thicken with flour and water paster and adjust seasonings.

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Category: Vegetables
Category: Wild Game
Ingredient: Wild Game
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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