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Squirrel Hunt, Cook, EAT! SQUIRREL RAGU (CHECK THIS RECIPE OUT!)

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Squirrel Ragu

Cultural Context

Squirrel ragu is a dish rooted in rural American cooking, often prepared by those who hunt and forage. It embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, utilizing local game and seasonal vegetables. Traditionally served over pasta, this hearty dish reflects a connection to nature and the land. In modern cuisine, it has gained attention among adventurous eaters and chefs looking to highlight sustainable ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
3 squirrels
chicken broth
garlic
salt
pepper
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 onion
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup red wine

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Beef broth adds flavor while being more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

1

Put the squirrel in the crock-pot with chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook on low all day.

2

Drain some of the liquid from the crock-pot.

3

Add 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 onion, 3 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon of dried basil to the pot.

4

Stir the ingredients together and let it simmer for a couple of hours.

5

Shred the meat off the cooked squirrels and add it back into the pot.

6

Let the mixture cook for a minute while the pasta finishes.

7

Plate the dish and top it with Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

crock-potpot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Squirrel RagùRagù di Scoiattolo

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