Small Game

Fried squirrel was a staple in the foothills of North Carolina, where I grew up. Every fall, once squirrel season opened, my grandma would fry them up just like chicken. Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and always served with biscuits or gravy. This fried squirrel recipe uses a simple brine (my grandma

Making this southern rabbit stew in the foothills of North Carolina was a family tradition growing up. Smelling the smoke from our backyard fire pit and seeing that bubbling cast-iron pot through the kitchen window on a cold Fall day are ingrained in my mind. That rabbit stew isn’t just another recipe to me. It’s one

If I had to pick one recipe to make after a long morning in the woods, it would be this Cajun squirrel stew. It’s a classic southern squirrel stew built with layers of flavor. Browned squirrel pieces, smoky sausage, vegetables, herbs, stock, and beer. All simmered low and slow until the meat is fork-tender. I

If you are wondering if it is safe to eat squirrel meat, the short answer is yes, but is it good? City squirrels often get a bad rap because they are seen running around parks and neighborhoods which can give people the perception that these fury animals are just pesky small rodents, kind of in