Baked Squirrel -now this sounds good |
Ingredients:
2 squirrels, cut into pieces 4 medium potatoes, quartered 1 large onion, sliced 2 cups water 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic p. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 stick butter or margarine (8 tbsp.) 1 herb bouquet (parsley, thyme, bay leaf) 2 cups hot bouillon or beef broth Instantized flour, such as Wondra In large bowl, combine hare, wine, onions, spices, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 or 2 days, turning hare occasionally. When ready to cook, remove hare and pat dry; reserve marinade. In heatproof casserole, melt butter; brown hare on all sides. Remove from heat; add marinade and herb bouquet. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 2 to 3 hours. During last half hour of baking, sprinkle with flour and stir. Continue baking, uncovered, for remaining time. Thicken gravy with more flour; strain and pour over squirrel. |