squirrel and dumplings

How To Make squirrel and dumplings

• 1

  Directions for Squirrels: Combine meat, water, vegetables, salt and black pepper in a large kettle with tight cover.
• 2

  Cover, heat to a boil and simmer until meat is tender (about 1 to 1 & 1/2 hours).
• 3

  Remove meat from broth and pick out bones.
• 4

  Strain broth and mash vegetables through strainer into broth.
• 5

  Add water to make 5 cups.
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  Return to heat and boil.
• 7

  Stir 1/2 cup cold water into 6 Tablespoons flour to make gravy, stirring constantly until gravy thickens and boils (about 1 minute).
• 8

  Season to taste.
• 9

  Directions for Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
• 10

  Cut in shortening until crumbly, stir in parsley and enough water to moisten flour. Dough should be soft.
• 11

  Drop dumpling batter into steaming kettle in 12 or more mounds.
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  Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
• 13

  OPTIONAL: Serve on platter with gravy seperate.
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