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squirrel pot pie recipe.

 

🥧 Squirrel Pot Pie – Hearty, Homestyle & Wild Game Comfort Food

Looking for an old-fashioned comfort food with a wild twist? This Squirrel Pot Pie brings together tender, slow-cooked squirrel meat in a creamy, savory filling topped with a flaky, golden crust. It’s a backwoods classic that’s making a comeback — perfect for hunters, homesteaders, or adventurous foodies!

🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

🍽️ Servings: 4–6

📝 Ingredients:

For the Filling:

  • 2–3 cleaned squirrels (about 1.5 lbs), jointed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups chicken or wild game broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

For the Crust:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry or pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook the squirrel: In a large pot, simmer squirrel pieces in lightly salted water or broth for about 1 hour until meat is tender and falling off the bone. Remove meat, let cool, then shred and discard bones.
  2. Make the filling: In a large skillet, heat oil/butter. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add flour & broth: Stir in flour to coat veggies, then slowly add broth and milk, stirring until smooth and thickened.
  4. Add squirrel & seasoning: Mix in shredded squirrel, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the pie: Pour filling into a greased pie dish. Cover with crust, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
  6. Bake: Brush crust with egg wash. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
  7. Cool & serve: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot!

🧑‍🌾 Tips for the Best Wild Game Pot Pie:

  • Soak squirrel in saltwater overnight to remove any gamey flavor.
  • Add potatoes or mushrooms for extra texture.
  • Make mini pot pies in ramekins for individual servings

📌 Share Your Wild Catch!

Made this squirrel pot pie? Snap a pic and tag it with #MonzoorsKitchen — we’d love to see your rustic kitchen skills in action!


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