beer braised squirrel

[Archertl]

As requested by outdoorsfellar

4 to 6 squirrels, deboned
6 sausage links, cut up
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 ounce) good beer (I used widmer brothers okto fest)

Put everything in crock pot cook on low for 7 hours




Beer bread recipe i used.
http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/220129/no-knead-beer-bread

 

[Mike]

Oh baby! Thanks!

 

[bowhunter1023]

Glad you posted this Tom!

Did you parboil the squirrels first?

 

[Big_Holla]

Incredible!!

 

[Archertl]

Glad you posted this Tom!

Did you parboil the squirrels first?

No. I didnt know what parboilling was until i googled it. This would process would probably make removing the meat from the bones easier. Learned something new

 

[5Cent]

Man that looks good, thanks for sharing!

What is the "temp" of this after cooked? I can not do spicy items so I was looking to remove hot sauce and chili powder if needed.

 

[Archertl]

Its not very hot.

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

Where did you find smoked paprika ? What about just adding liquid smoke along with paprika ?

 

[Archertl]

Any grocery store spice isle should have it. My bottle is Mccormick brand. I would not do the liquid smoke. Smoked paprika doesnt really have smoky flavor it just tastes different than regular paprika.

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

Ok. I was showing my wife this & she had never heard of the smoked pap. Thanks.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Smoked paprika is the shit! Its a must have in my spice cabinet. It has a richer flavor than regular paprika.

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

Once again, I'm the last to find out about some goodness....lol

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

I'm in luck. The wife went to town & stopped at Wallyworld. I've got my supply of this now.

 

[ohio mossy oak]

Could you elaborate more on 6 sausage links (size,type and style), and what style of beer to shoot for with this recipe?

 

[MoonLab]

Thanks for the recipe I just might try that.

 

[Archertl]

Could you elaborate more on 6 sausage links (size,type and style), and what style of beer to shoot for with this recipe?

I used a locally brewed Octoberfest. Six of the little Johnsonville breakfast links.

 

[Hoytmania]

I've got a Widmer brothers brrrrrrrbon ale from 11,12 and 13. I might have to try this with one of them.

Yours was probably a 12 ozer though.

 

[ohio mossy oak]

I used a locally brewed Octoberfest. Six of the little Johnsonville breakfast links.

Thanks!..I get me a few more tree rats and I will definitely be making this recipe.

 

[NEOhunter]

Thanks for sharing, that looks good. I'm gonna have to try it if I get a couple squirrels

 

[Mike]

My boss made this with six squirrels and had it cooking in the crock pot when his son found it and ate it...the entire fugging crock pot full! He didn't even get to try it.