Barbecued Limb Rat (Squirrel) Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Wild Game
🔑 Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
🍽️ Servings: 3
Description:
Indulge in the rustic charm of this Barbecued Limb Rat (Squirrel) recipe, perfect for those adventurous palates seeking a wild game experience. With a blend of savory and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 limb rats (squirrels), skin and left whole
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 cup mustard
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup wine (for the sauce)
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Skin the limb rats (squirrels) and leave them whole.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Initial Cooking:
- Place the limb rats (squirrels) in a deep pan.
- Pour about 1/2 inch of water into the pan to create steam.
- Cook the limb rats (squirrels) covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes to ensure tenderness.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, combine the onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and mustard.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Barbecuing:
- Once the limb rats (squirrels) are cooked, remove them from the pan.
- Pour the prepared sauce generously over the limb rats (squirrels), ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Final Cooking:
- Place the sauced limb rats (squirrels) on a grill or in the oven.
- Cook them uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and form a delicious glaze.
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Finishing Touch:
- While the limb rats (squirrels) are cooking, add the wine to the sauce and continue to cook for another 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the limb rats (squirrels) are done cooking, serve them hot with your favorite side dishes or accompaniments.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or additional sauce if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 190
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 632.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 41.4g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Dive into the wild flavors of this Barbecued Limb Rat (Squirrel) recipe and impress your guests with your culinary prowess. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is bound to leave a lasting impression!
