Name: Squirrel
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 medium squirrels, skinned and quartered; 3 cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon Tabasco (or hot sauce of your choice); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Vegetable oil for frying

1

Poke holes all over squirrel pieces with a fork.

2

Marinate squirrel in buttermilk and Tabasco for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

3

Mix flour and seasonings in a large zippered storage bag.

4

Remove squirrel pieces from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off.

5

Drop two pieces of squirrel into the seasoning bag at a time and shake until well coated.

6

Remove coated pieces to a wire rack and allow to rest for five minutes to allow the coating to adhere to the meat properly.

7

Heat ½ inch of oil in a large cast iron frying pan over medium heat until hot.

8

Fry squirrel in small batches in the oil with enough space between them that the meat doesn't touch.

9

Cook on one side until golden brown (about 10 minutes), then flip and cook on the opposite side. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

10

Remove cooked pieces to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.

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